The Ultra Loop Track Challenge - 6, 12, 24 hours

The route is a 400 metre loop of Wythenshawe Athletics Track.

• Chip Timed Results​
• Live Event Tracking
• Finishers Medal​
• Race Photography​

Registration & Times
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Event registration will begin onsite at 7.30am for 12 hour, 24 hour and 6 hour morning runners, where you will collect your race number, chip timing ankle strap and have some time to warm up and get familiar with the event village. The event briefing will then take place at 8.45am before all runners will toe the line ready to start at 9.00am. For 6 hour afternoon runners, registration will begin at 1.30pm, the race briefing will take place at 2.45pm before joining the event at 3.00pm. The event will end at 9.00pm.
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How it Works
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There is one starting line where everyone will begin from, this same line then becomes the looping line that provides loop split times each time you go around. When you're ready to finish, you cross the same line and let one of our team know that you're finished, we can then provide you with your results.

There is a time limit of either 6 or 12 hours depending on your chosen event, during that time you are welcome to run as few or as many laps of the track as you would like to.
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24 hour: 9:00am - 9:00am
12 Hour: 9.00am - 9.00pm
6 Hour Morning: 9.00am - 3.00pm
6 Hour Afternoon: 3.00pm - 9.00pm
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Facilities
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Surrounding the start/finish line will be the event village. There will be a bag drop, toilets, changing facilities and some other stalls from our event partners for you to check out.

The start/finish line will also act as the singular aid station and spectator area. This is where spectators can gather and participant's crew can set up individual aid stations if preferred. Our aid station will provide water, fruit, sweet & savoury snacks and energy bars and electrolytes from our event sponsor VOOM. When you are finished you are welcome to visit the aid station again for fruit and snacks.
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If you would like to bring your own food and drink, you are welcome to leave your bag with us and access it any time you need to.
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With sustainability in mind, we are operating on a bring your own bottle basis. We will have plenty of water for you to fill up your bottles, but we will not be providing cups at the aid station.

Are your events chip timed?
​Yes, The Ultra Loop is accurately chip timed with comfortable ankle straps by the highly experienced team at Seasons Best Sports Timing. Participants and spectators can see the live results including lap numbers and split times as the event is happening via a live tracking link.
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When do entries close?
​Entries will close when the places sell out, or two weeks before the event takes place.
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What is the event capacity?
​The event is limited to 150 participants.
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What should I bring?
​We would advise that all participants have the following:
​Appropriate footwear that is appropriate for an athletics track
​Clothing and kit to suit the weather of the day. It is likely to be hot and humid, so please consider this when choosing your kit for the event. Protection from the sun is extremely important in terms of both clothing and products.
​Your own water bottle. With sustainability in mind, we are operating on a bring your own bottle basis. We will have plenty of water for you to fill up your bottles, but we will not be providing cups at the aid station.
​Appropriate fuelling and hydration plans and in turn appropriate products and equipment such as a running vest and tried and tested fuel and hydration products.
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Is there an aid station?
​Yes, our aid station will provide water, fruit, snacks and energy bars from our event sponsor VOOM. Snacks will be along the lines of sandwiches, flapjacks, dates, bananas, oranges, sweets and savoury snacks and more.
​If you would like to bring your own food and drink and you won't have someone with you to look after it, there will be an area where you can store it but please make sure it is very clearly labelled.
​Our aid station and toilets will have female sanitary products for those who may need it.
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Is there a bag drop?
​Yes, there is a bag drop that will be managed by a member of staff. You are welcome to access your bag any time you need to.
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Can I wear headphones?
​Headphones are allowed at this event as long as you remain aware of those around you and your surroundings at all times.
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Do I get a medal even if I don't run for the full 6 or 12 hours?
​Yes, every runner receives a medal and is classed as a finisher no matter how far you run.​
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Where can I find my results after the event?
​The results can be tracked live during the event via the 'Results' page on our website. The final results will then be available to view shortly after the event finishes.
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Where will I be told about event updates?
​All event updates will be sent via both email and posted in our Facebook group which you can join here. All emails will come from [email protected]. Please make sure that you are regularly checking your junk folder, just in case our emails end up in there. If you aren't currently subscribed to our emails, you can do so here.
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Can I get a refund, or defer my entry?
​Sorry, due to the nature of the event and how it's organised we aren't able to offer refunds. If you want to defer your entry to a future event, you can do so by contacting us directly. This option is only available up to 2 weeks prior to the event. There is also a deferral option for both men and women in the case that an event is close to a pregnancy due date, please get in touch if this is the case.