Wainstones’ 28-mile full route from Chop Gate
The large amount of climbing makes this a different undertaking from a flat 42.195 km race. Practise ascending, descending and moving over trail with the equipment you expect to carry. Use the full-route profile and checkpoint table to assess readiness; the half marathon and shorter race have their own distances and support windows.
The village-hall address is on Raisdale Road at Chop Gate. Follow the final arrival instructions, especially if weather affects the parking field and the organizer switches to a coach arrangement. Allow time for the transfer, registration and any kit check before the marathon start rather than assuming arrival at the nearest postcode completes the journey.
The mandatory list includes printed map and route description, weather protection and emergency equipment. Read the complete current list and carry it for the full duration. A downloaded GPX is useful, but does not replace specifically required paper navigation documents. The event is cupless, so include your own drinking vessel in the practised setup.
The organizer’s entry platform provides the current category and closing date. Check the actual booking rather than an older general series page, and complete any permitted transfer or distance change through the official process. Save the final route and weather notice before departure, agree on a finish meeting point with supporters and report any withdrawal to staff. The ten-hour maximum should be considered alongside any earlier checkpoint or route-closure instruction.
Confirmed race date
Hardmoors 26.2 Wainstones Marathon: June 20, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.