Expected March 2028
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The Ultra Loop is an 8-hour timed running event where participants complete as many 5.6 km loops as they can on a mixed-terrain course in Heaton Park, Manchester. Choose to run on Saturday, Sunday, or both days for a combined total distance. All finishers receive a medal and chip-timed results.
5.6 km loop around Heaton Park
Passing Boating Lake and Heaton Hall
Woodland trails and streams
Approximately 80m elevation per loop
Reverse direction on Sunday
Start / Finish
Heaton Park, Manchester (event village)
Heaton Park, Manchester (same as start)
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What to bring
Bring your own water bottle (hydration system)
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race number
Chip-timed results
Event village
Bag drop
On the day
Bag drop
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
You run as many 5.6 km loops as you can within 8 hours. Each time you cross the start/finish line, your lap is recorded. When you're ready to stop, inform the team. Results show number of laps, total distance, and time elapsed.
Yes. We operate a bring-your-own-bottle policy. We will have water and snacks at the aid station to refill.
Yes. The Multi-Day option lets you run Saturday and Sunday. Distances from both days are combined into a separate leaderboard.
Yes, spectators are welcome at the start/finish area. They can park and set up near the aid station.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Manchester, United Kingdom
Expected March 2028
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