Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland Trail Races 2026

The Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland Trail Races are trail running events starting from Goathland Village Hall, near Whitby in North Yorkshire. Held in November, they are part of the Hardmoors 26.2 series. The day includes circular routes for a marathon, a half marathon, and a short trail race, with approximate distances of 27 miles, 16 miles, and 7.5 miles. The shortest route involves around 1100 feet of climbing, with the longer races featuring significantly more ascent, marking it as a challenging hill-country run. The broader Hardmoors 26.2 series takes place in various locations across the North York Moors and the Cleveland Heritage Coast. The Goathland race maintains this self-reliant trail character. Routes are unmarked, requiring participants to carry maps and route descriptions, and a list of compulsory kit must be brought along. The event employs chip timing, with previous results available for marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The Hardmoors team organizes the event, with Jonathan Steele and Shirley Steele listed as contacts.