How far is the Hardcoast 50?

The Hardcoast 50 is one distance: Hardcoast 50 (85.3 km / 53.0 miles).

How much climbing is in the Hardcoast 50?

The Hardcoast 50 has 2,234 m of ascent.

How hard is the Hardcoast 50?

Hardcoast 50: Expert. Distances are measured off the course file. Where the file carries no elevation, the climb is the organiser's published figure.

Is the Hardcoast 50 course marked?

No. The Hardcoast 50 is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.

What are the cut-offs for the Hardcoast 50?

Overall time limits — Hardcoast 50: 18h.

Can I download the Hardcoast 50 route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Hardcoast 50?

Sat, 3 Jul 2027, 09:00. Not open yet.

Hardmoors Hardcoast 50

Fraisthorpe, East Riding of YorkshireSat, 3 Jul 2027

Fraisthorpe to Whitby along the coast, new for 2027.

85.3 km

53 miles

2,234 m ascent

26 m per km

18h cut-off

12:40/km to make it

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The course

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EXPERT

TRP grade · E5

18h cut-off, which needs 12:40/km

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This file is from a previous running and the course may have changed since. If you are navigating with it, get the current version from Hardmoors first.

What you’re in for

A new Hardmoors ultra for 2027: 53 miles point to point up the coast from Fraisthorpe beach to Whitby. The route takes the coast path round Bridlington and Flamborough Head to Filey, then the Cleveland Way through Scarborough, Ravenscar and Robin Hood's Bay. About 2,225m of climb and 18 hours, from a nine o'clock start. Like the rest of the series it is unmarked, so you navigate yourself. Full details are promised for November.

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How to enter

Sat, 3 Jul 2027 · Not open yet

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Common questions

: The Hardcoast 50 is one distance: Hardcoast 50 (85.3 km / 53.0 miles).
: The Hardcoast 50 has 2,234 m of ascent.
: Hardcoast 50: Expert. Distances are measured off the course file. Where the file carries no elevation, the climb is the organiser's published figure.
: No. The Hardcoast 50 is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Hardcoast 50. Hardmoors confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — Hardcoast 50: 18h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Hardcoast 50. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Hardmoors race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.
: Sat, 3 Jul 2027, 09:00. Not open yet.