The Ultra Loop - Manchester
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The Ultra Loop at Heaton Park
The Ultra Loop at Heaton Park in Manchester is an 8 hour running event where participants aim to complete as many loops as they can within the time limit. Every finisher receives a recorded finishing time and a medal regardless of how many laps they complete.
The course is mixed terrain, combining park road and woodland trail, and runs past Boating Lake and Heaton Hall. The loop measures about 5-5.6 km with approximately 80 m / 262 ft elevation gain per lap. The route is mostly on asphalt paths with some uphill trail sections and is not closed to the public, so walkers and dog walkers may be encountered. Road shoes with good grip or light trail shoes suitable for road are recommended.
Entries are available for either the Saturday or Sunday event, or both days for a combined total. Solo runners and teams of up to 4 may enter; team entries run in relay style with only one team member on course at a time. Results include lap count, total distance and elapsed time, and there is a separate leaderboard for combined weekend totals and for teams. Any laps not completed before the 8 hour cut-off are excluded from results.
The central aid station at the start and finish provides water, fruit, sweet and savoury snacks, energy bars and electrolytes from the event sponsor VOOM. Participants should bring their own bottle as cups are not provided. A bag drop is available, and portaloos are located at the aid station. Race bibs are collected at registration on the morning of the event. Participants aged 12 to 15 must have a parent or guardian contact the organiser and attend the event; under 12s are not permitted. Entry fees range from £30 to £60. The event takes place on March 20 and March 21, 2027 at Heaton Park, Manchester, M25 2SW. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
