Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. Leading up to the race you will then receive more information, guidance and support regarding the event. Race numbers will be collected on the day. All runners will start at 09.00. The starting/finishing point will be the singular aid station (every 5K) which will have water and fuel. The cut off point for finishing is 17.00.

• Event Village
• Aid Station
• Bespoke Finisher's Medal
• Chip-timed Results
• Race Photography
• Event Partner Benefits

The event takes place at the very popular Heaton Park in Manchester, UK. The 5K looped route combines road and woodland trail with some rolling hills. The route allows you to experience Heaton Park in all its expanse and beauty as you run by Boating Lake and Heaton Hall and explore the trails and streams of the woodland.

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All runners will start at 09.00. The starting/finishing point will be the singular aid station (every 5K) which will have water and fuel. The cut off point for finishing is 17.00.

There will be one starting line, which will also be a crossing line that provides loop split times. When you're ready to finish the number of loops you want to run, you cross a separate finishing line.

Participants will be able to see their finishing time and distance from the moment they step over the finish line via our website. Alternatively, printed finishing tickets will be available at the event on request

There will be one winner of the overall 50K race, but there will also be 'fastest finishing times' for each number of loops which will be released on our website after the event finishes.

Surrounding the start/finish line will be the event village. There will be music, stalls, a coffee stand and toilets. This is where spectators can gather and participant's crew can set up individual stations if preferred.

The start/finish line will also act as the singular aid station area. There will be water, fruit and a limited number of nutritious energy bars and hydration products from our event sponsor VOOM.

At the finish line there will be refreshments including fruit and vegan flapjacks. There will also be specialised bottled water and healthy energy drinks provided by our event partner Actiph.

Upon entry you will be asked to choose a distance, please be aware this is just a guide for us, and your distance choice on entry does not limit your distance choice on the day.

ARE YOUR EVENTS CHIP TIMED?
Yes, The Ultra Loop is accurately chip timed by the highly experienced team at Chip Timing Solutions LTD

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO ENTER AN EVENT?
11 years old to run 1 loop (5K), 15 years old to run 1-10 loops (5K - 50K)

WHEN DO ENTRIES CLOSE BEFORE THE EVENT?
Entries will close when the places sell out, or two weeks before the event takes place

HOW MANY PARTICIPANT PLACES ARE AVAILABLE?
The event is initially limited to 400 participants

IS THERE A REQUIRED KIT LIST?
We would advise that all participants have the following:
- Appropriate footwear that can handle both path and trail
- Clothing and kit to suit the weather of the day, may include waterproofs

​Any participants who plan to run 4+ loops (20K+) should also consider the following in addition:
- Appropriate fuelling and hydration plans and in turn appropriate products and equipment such as
a rucksack, water carrier, tried and tested fuelling options

WILL I BE POSTED ANYTHING?
No, all information will be sent via email

WHEN WILL I GET MY RACE NUMBER AND TIMING CHIP?
You will collect your race number which includes the timing chip, on the day of the event

ARE THERE WATER/AID STATIONS?
Yes, there will be a singular event village that will have water, as well as energy bars from our event partner VOOM

IS THERE A BAGGAGE DROP?
Yes, there is a free baggage drop that will be managed by a member of staff

WHERE CAN I PARK?
There are several pay and display car parks on the event site itself, as well as surrounding the event site.

WHAT WILL I GET AT THE END OF THE RACE?
As you cross the finish line you will receive your medal, there will be more VOOM energy bars, fruit and also bottled water and healthy energy drinks from our event partner Actiph

WHERE CAN I FIND MY RESULTS AFTER THE EVENT?
The results will be available on the event website at www.theultraloop.co.uk/results

CAN I GET A REFUND ONCE ENTERED?
Sorry, we don't offer refunds unless the event is cancelled. If you contact us up to 2 weeks prior to the event, then we can transfer your entry to a friend.