The Ultra Loop - Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can in 8 hours
Saturday, 20 March 2027 — Sunday, 21 March 2027 · Heaton Park, Manchester, M25 2, United Kingdom
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at The Ultra Loop, hosted by Resolute Running! This exciting event will take place in the beautiful Heaton Park, Manchester, Lancashire, on Saturday, March 20th, and Sunday, March 21st, 2027. Participants will have the unique opportunity to run as many 5km loops as they can within an 8-hour window, making it a perfect challenge for runners of all levels. The course features a delightful mix of roads and trails, allowing you to enjoy the stunning scenery around the Boating Lake and Heaton Hall while you discover the enchanting woodland paths. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, The Ultra Loop offers inclusivity and flexibility, with no cap on how far you can go. Every participant will receive a finishing time and a medal, celebrating your personal achievements throughout the day. You can choose to tackle the event on either day or go for the ultimate challenge by running both days and adding up your total distance. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to push your limits and enjoy a vibrant community of fellow runners in the heart of Manchester!
About this event
The Ultra Loop is an inclusive and flexible 8-hour running event with no limit on how far you can run. Within the 8 hours, you are encouraged to run as many loops as you can. The mixed-terrain course combines roads and trails around a 5km loop and no matter how many loops you run, you receive a finishing time and medal. The event takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester, UK where you experience the park in full as you run by Boating Lake and Heaton Hall and explore the trails and streams of the woodland. You can enter on either Saturday 20th or Sunday 21st, or take on the double by running both days and combining your total distance.
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Ultra Loop - Saturday | £36.00 | open |
| The Ultra Loop - Sunday | £36.00 | open |
| The Ultra Loop - Multi-Day | £60.00 | open |
Timings
| Type | Time |
|---|---|
| Race start time | 09:00 |
What's included
Event Village Aid Station Bespoke Finisher's Medal Chip-timed Results Race Photography
The course
The route is 5.6 kilometres across a range of terrain including woodland trail and park road with approx. 80m of elevation. With there being some uphill trail sections of the route but the route being mostly asphalt path, we would recommend wearing road shoes with good grip, or light trail shoes that are also fit for road. The route is not on a closed course, so please consider that there may be walkers or dog walkers in the area. The address of the location is Heaton Park, Manchester, M25 2SW. The event village can be found by following this link. You can view the route on here. If you choose to run on day two, Sunday 21st, the route will be run in reverse.
Parking
Paid parking available onsite
Gallery
Price rises soon
From £36.00
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