About This Race
This 200-mile point-to-point ultramarathon traverses three distinct sections of Northern England's most challenging terrain. The route combines the rolling Yorkshire Wolds Way with the technical Cleveland Heritage coastline and culminates in the demanding North York Moors, all within a strict 60-hour time limit that has historically produced low completion rates.
This 200-mile point-to-point ultramarathon traverses three distinct sections of Northern England's most challenging terrain. The route combines the rolling Yorkshire Wolds Way with the technical Cleveland Heritage coastline and culminates in the demanding North York Moors, all within a strict 60-hour time limit that has historically produced low completion rates.
Elevation Profile
The course gains 459m over 322km, with the steepest section between km 101–km 102.
Course Map
Route shown is approximate and for illustration purposes.
Practical Info
- mandatory motorized support team
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Notable Features
The Hardmoors 200 is distinguished by its challenging cutoff structure and requirement for motorized support teams. The race combines three distinct terrain types across established National Trails, from the rolling Yorkshire Wolds to the technical Cleveland coastline and finally through the North York Moors. With completion rates historically low and a 60-hour time limit, this biennial event represents one of the UK's most formidable ultramarathon challenges.
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