Lets Run/Hardmoors 55 Night Recce

The Lets Run Adventures annual Night recce of the Hardmoors 55 takes place from Cod Beck to Helmsley.  It covers the part of the route that many runners will complete in the dark, over ascents at Black Hambleton and White Horse. The start will be at Cod Beck LARGE car park just outside Osmotherley what3words///photo.perused.painting North Yorkshire at 4.00pm on Saturday, 16th January 2027

The bus will leave the Cleveland Way carpark in Helmsley, YO62 5AZ What3words///flag.headers.tabs at 3.00pm, for those who wish to leave their cars in Helmsley at the finish. The bus is £15 per person.

The route will replicate the Hardmoors 55 route from Scarth Nick, through Osmotherley and up to Square Corner where there will be a CP with snacks and drinks. From there, you will follow the Cleveland Way and Hardmoors 55 route to Helmsley. When you reach Sneck Yate, you will be able to fill up your water bottles. There will be a further CP at  White Horse with water and refreshments. The distance is around 25 miles.

Runners will be divided into groups.  Each group will be led by experienced run leaders who have all completed this section of the Hardmoors 55.  This is not a race, it is a recce and there will be plenty of opportunities to re-group, ask questions and seek advice from our leaders to help you on the day of the  'main event'.  Each group will have sweepers to support you throughout the evening. 

 When you arrive at Helmsley, there will be soup and hot drinks available before you head home.

Maximum entries: 60

Kit: It is important you carry the Race required kit.   Remember this is a winter event and the kit list is the minimum you should be carrying. Conditions in previous years have been cold, wet, fog, snow and ice on the moors. The mandatory kit list as follows:

Waterproof jacket with a hood and taped seams

Waterproof trousers with taped seams

Hat (a bandana is not sufficient) and gloves

Spare gloves

Long running bottoms if not worn

At least 500 mils of fluid

Spare food (choc bars, protein bars etc)

Head torch with batteries

Spare insulating top/jacket

Emergency bivvy bag and foil blanket

Whistle/Compass Map OL26 or equivalent (Harveys)

Fully charged Mobile phone

Soft cup to use at checkpoints

It is suggested that you have the OS Locate and What three words Apps downloaded onto your phone.

Please note: Refunds will only be given if the event is cancelled by the organisers