Guisborough, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Hardmoors 60

3 days to go

101 km Distance

8,200 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

54.5348° N, 1.0561° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 81 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 18 hours 10:42 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~174 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (62mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 32 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 129 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 101 km of trail with 8,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes81 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 101 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles8,200 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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