Hardmoors 60

The course

What you’re in for

Sixty-three miles of coast in September, Guisborough to Filey — the second half of the Hardmoors 110 — along the Cleveland Way through Saltburn, Staithes, Runswick Bay, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, Ravenscar and Scarborough, on the cliff tops almost the whole way. It is 100.4km with 2,500m of climb, and eighteen hours to do it from an eight o'clock start at Guisborough rugby club. Two drop bags allowed. There is a tide rule at Runswick Bay: if the tide is in you wait with the marshal, and the wait is taken off your time; and a fixed high-tide diversion at Scarborough that everyone follows. Tracker included.

Terrain and trail

Cliff-top path for the main duration, in the organiser's words: steps down into every fishing village and steps back out, field edge and coast path between, a beach crossing at Runswick Bay and town streets through Whitby and Scarborough. The climb is all in short steep pieces and adds up to 2,500m. A trail shoe with grip; September is the kind month for it. Self-navigated on the Cleveland Way's own waymarks plus the organiser's route description; carry the map. Cup-free checkpoints with water, Coke and basic food, drop bags at the points named. A tracker is included, and the organiser watches them — they will ring you if you wander. Full mandatory kit is checked at registration and anyone found without it on the course is out.

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Train for it: routes near the start

Routes starting within 20 km of Guisborough, North Yorkshire, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.

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Common questions

How far is the Hardmoors 60?

The Hardmoors 60 is one distance: Hardmoors 60 (101.4 km / 63.0 miles).

How much climbing is in the Hardmoors 60?

The Hardmoors 60 has 2,500 m of ascent.

How hard is the Hardmoors 60?

Hardmoors 60: Expert. Distances are measured off the course file. Where the file carries no elevation, the climb is the organiser's published figure.

Is the Hardmoors 60 course marked?

No. The Hardmoors 60 is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.

What kit do I need for the Hardmoors 60?

We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Hardmoors 60. Hardmoors confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.

What are the cut-offs for the Hardmoors 60?

Overall time limits — Hardmoors 60: 18h.

What is at the checkpoints on the Hardmoors 60?

We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Hardmoors 60. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Hardmoors race information rather than turning up expecting food.

Can I download the Hardmoors 60 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 Hardmoors 60?

Sat, 18 Sept 2027, 08:00. Not open yet.

Past runnings