The Hardmoors 55
The Hardmoors 55 is a 53 mile ultramarathon held on 20 March 2027 that runs from Guisborough to Helmsley via the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills. The course follows the Hardmoors110/Cleveland Way route with some variations and passes notable features such as Roseberry Topping and the Three Sisters. Total ascent is listed at 7545 ft (approximately 2300 m). The event has an overall time limit of 16 hours and an entry limit of 350 participants, including relay runners.
The route is checkpointed with food and water provided at most stations; drop bags are accepted at Kildale (11 miles) and Osmotherley (30 miles). Cutoffs are set at Kildale 4 hours, Clay Bank 6 hours, Osmotherley 9.5 hours, White Horse 13.5 hours and Helmsley 16 hours. The organisers supply a compulsory tracker and operate at least two sweepers on course.
Mandatory kit must be carried for the full race and includes items such as a hat, gloves, a waterproof jacket with taped seams and hood, waterproof trousers, full running tights, a minimum of 1 litre fluid, headtorch, paper map, whistle, survival bag or Blizzard jacket, foil blanket, emergency food and a charged mobile phone. Spotchecks are conducted and penalties range from time additions to disqualification for missing key items. Support crews are only permitted at a designated location (Sutton Bank). Relay teams must consist of two to four runners and follow specific equipment and vehicle rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Start & Finish
Start: Guisborough Rugby Club, Belmangate, Guisborough TS14 7BB (///chuckle.lobbed.scorpions)
Registration opens: 06:30
Race starts: 08:00
Finish: Helmsley Sports Club, Baxtons Road, Helmsley, York YO62 5HT (///dumps.schooling.benched)
Checkpoints & Drop Bags
- Checkpoint 1: Roseberry Topping (6.5 miles)
- Checkpoint 2: Kildale Village Hall (W/F/DB) (11 miles)
- Checkpoint 3: Clay Bank (W/F) (20 miles)
- Checkpoint 4: Osmotherley Village Hall (W/F/DB) (30 miles)
- Checkpoint 5: TBC (W/F)
- Checkpoint 6: White Horse (W/F) (44 miles)
Drop bags are allowed at Kildale (11 miles) and Osmotherley (30 miles). Bags must be marked with name, race number, and destination number. Maximum of 2 bags, no larger than a standard carrier bag.
Mandatory Kit
Hat, gloves, waterproof jacket with taped seams and hood, waterproof trousers, full running tights, minimum 1 litre fluid, headtorch, paper map, whistle, survival bag or Blizzard jacket, foil blanket, emergency food, charged mobile phone.