The Ultra Loop | Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can In 8 Hours

An inclusive 8-hour endurance running challenge in Heaton Park where participants complete as many 5.6km loops as possible, with options for Saturday, Sunday or both days.

The Ultra Loop is an inclusive and flexible 8-hour running event in Heaton Park, Manchester. Participants are encouraged to complete as many loops as possible within the time limit, with no minimum distance requirement.

The loop route is approximately 5.6km and includes mixed terrain (woodland trail and park road) with around 80m elevation per loop.

Event dates and start times:
Saturday 20 March 2027: 9.00am (Saturday option and Multi-Day option)
Sunday 21 March 2027: 9.00am (Sunday option)

Schedule (each day):

• 07:00 Registration opens
• 08:30 Participant debrief
• 08:45 Warm-up
• 09:00 Start
• 17:00 Cut-off

Entry options and pricing:

• Saturday entry: £36
• Sunday entry: £36
• Multi-day (both days): £60

Location: Heaton Park, Sheepfoot Ln, Manchester M25 0DL