ULTRA LONDON
Organiser's Description
ULTRA LONDON is London’s ultra-marathon and brings an urban ultra adventure to the capital’s doorstep. Participants are challenged to run, jog or walk as they tackle one of 5 distances across the South & North sections of the Capital Ring, a public footpath around London.
Ranging from the scenic LONDON 27.5 up to epic ULTRA LONDON 125, an entire loop of the capital over two days, the events are accessible to all, whether seasoned ultra-runners, walkers seeking a challenge, or first timers looking to push themselves even further.
The event takes place on a surprisingly green and picturesque route and promises participants a chance to explore London’s iconic scenery on a mix of hidden trails, footpaths, parks, disused railway lines and woodland around the capital.
London is the perfect location, there are stunning views & historic landmarks throughout the multi-terrain route, and excellent transport links aiding friends and family to support participants.
ULTRA LONDON 2020 will take place on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June 2020 and entries are expected to sell out again. Enter today and become an ULTRA LONDONER.
Exclusive finishers medal
Free ULTRA LONDON t shirt
Bag drop & bag transfer to finish
On course aid stations
Medical Support
*Note cut off times apply in this event
The precise ULTRA LONDON event routes are subject to confirmation
DAY 1 - Saturday
LONDON 35 - 35km
Richmond to Hendon
ULTRA LONDON 70 - 70km
Richmond to Woolwich
DAY 2 - Sunday
LONDON 27.5 - 27.5km
Crystal Palace to Richmond
ULTRA LONDON 55 - 55km
Woolwich to Richmond
BOTH DAYS
ULTRA LONDON 125 - 125km
Day 1 - Richmond to Woolwich
Day 2 - Woolwich to Richmond
ULTRA LONDON 70
The race will start from Richmond in waves between 07.00hrs and 09.00hrs on Saturday 20 June 2020.
LONDON 35
The race will start from Richmond in waves between 09.00hrs and 11.00hrs on Saturday 20 June 2020.
ULTRA LONDON 55
The race will start from Woolwich in waves between 07.00hrs and 09.00hrs on Sunday 21 June 2020.
LONDON 27.5
The race will start from Crystal Palace in waves between 11.00hrs and 12.30hrs on Saturday 5th October 2019.
Runners will be notified of their start time a few weeks before the event.
The ULTRA LONDON route largely follows the fantastic Capital Ring footpath.
The Capital Ring forms an inner circle around Greater London. ULTRA LONDON 2020 gives you the opportunity to take on the Northern or the Southern half of the path, whilst experienced ultra runners can opt for the entire Capital Ring over two days in the ULTRA LONDON 125 distance.
The route includes some of London’s finest scenery, including Syon Park, the Grand Union Canal, Brent Reservoir, the Thames Barrier, Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park to name just a few highlights.
The route is a mix of trails, footpaths, parks, disused railway lines, woodland and more. The surface will be gravel, grass, tarmac and depending on weather conditions, may be muddy in places.
Northern section – Saturday 20 June
L35
The LONDON 35 journey starts in Richmond upon Thames and finishes in Hendon
Travel 35k, through Syon Park, past Wembley Stadium, Brent Valley Park and many other beautiful parts of North West London
Complete this and your next challenge could be a full Ultra Marathon
UL70
Enter this 70km challenge, completing the entire Northern section of the Capital Ring
Starting in Richmond Upon Thames and finishing in Woolwich. Run through Syon Park, past Wembley Stadium, The Olympic park and some hidden gems of North London
Journey through ten beautiful London Boroughs and become an Ultra Londoner
Southern section – Sunday 21 June
L27.5
The LONDON 27.5 journey starts in Crystal Palace and finishes in Richmond upon Thames
Travel 27.5km through Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park and Richmond Green, exploring the South West of London through amazing venues you’ve never seen before!
Complete this and your next challenge could be a full Ultra Marathon
UL55
Enter this 55km challenge, completing the entire southern section of the Capital Ring
Starting at the Woolwich Foot Tunnel and crossing the finish line in Richmond upon Thames
Journey through nine beautiful London Boroughs and become an Ultra Londoner
Whole loop – Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June
UL125
Fancy an even bigger challenge? Why not run around the whole of London!
Over two days you can complete the epic challenge, taking in the northern 70k route on Saturday, and the Southern 55k route on Sunday
Journey through 19 of London’s boroughs to complete this immense challenge
All participants must carry some basic provisions and equipment with them at all times, including:
A mobile phone with a fully charged battery on race day morning
- Debit/Credit/Oyster card to enable travel on public transport if required
- Small foil blanket
- Small first aid kit
- Water bottle/foldable cup for water
- Your own initial water supply and any specific fuel/food required.
- Participants will be advised of the full mandatory equipment list well in advance of the event date.
- We recommend participants add GPX file download and route notes on their phone
Whilst there will be event-specific directional signs and confidence markers throughout the course, due to the nature of the route, certain parts are somewhat complex to navigate and runners are advised to moderate their speed at these points to ensure the correct path is taken.
A sports GPS navigation device is recommended if you have one - GPX files will be released closer to the event date.
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