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ULTRA LONDON

Richmond, London

Richmond, UK

Sat 20th June 2020

Organiser's Description

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak we need to cancel the Ultra London events due to take place on 20th & 21st June.

​We know our runners may be disappointed, because we are too, we love delivering our events. But there’s no option to stage the event as planned, or later in the year. We will process a refund of entry fees to our runners and will be in touch with them by email. The refund will be your cost of entry minus a £5 administrative fee. This fee covers some of but not all of the costs we have already been committed, such as fees charged to us to process the original booking, staff time and supplier costs, and third party payment providers. This is very much in line with other event and ticket providers across the industry.

Your refund will be credited to the debit or credit card you used at the point of payment, you don’t need to do anything further to claim this refund. You can also view our FAQ page for more information.

Races

  • Ultra London 35

    35 Km, Saturday

    £57.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 70

    70 Km, Saturday

    £87.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 27.5

    27.5km, Sunday

    £57.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 55

    55km, Sunday

    £87.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 125

    2-Days, 125km

    £143.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • Ultra London 35

    35 Km, Saturday

    £57.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 70

    70 Km, Saturday

    £87.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 27.5

    27.5km, Sunday

    £57.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 55

    55km, Sunday

    £87.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra London 125

    2-Days, 125km

    £143.00

    CLOSED
Race Options

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

What's Included

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

Start Times

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.

Route Overview

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.

Race Rules

ULTRA LONDON Rules 2019

ULTRA LONDON is London’s ultra marathon. This urban ultra-marathon is on a stunning route along the Capital Ring footpath, through nine of South London’s Boroughs from Woolwich to Richmond upon Thames.

ULTRA LONDON will provide participants the opportunity to experience some of south London’s stunning scenery and hidden footpaths in a challenging and accessible event.

ULTRA LONDON Rules:

These rules apply to both the ULTRA LONDON 55 and the LONDON 27.5

1. Race entry – all entrants will accept the event terms and conditions. All entries are via online platform, with no entries accepted on the day of the event.

2. All participants must carry some basic provisions and equipment with them at all times. A mobile phone (event control number on the race bib), Debit/Credit/Oyster card to enable travel on public transport if required, small foil blanket, small first aid kit, small cup for water, their own initial water supply and fuel/food required. Equipment will be checked at the start location and participants without these items will not be allowed to participate. Cash may also be helpful in the event of needing additional supplies along the route.

3. Roads, paths and pavements – All participants are made fully aware that the event is not on closed roads or footpaths, to give priority at all times to other road and path users and when crossing roads that the Highway Code needs to be adhered to. Participants are aware that they are responsible for themselves on all crossings. Safety and courtesy are paramount in this event and any instances of unsafe or rude/abusive behaviour by participants will lead to a disqualification.

4. The winners of the challenges will be determined by the chip timing device recorded time and by no other means.

5. Participants must be registered as themselves and not take part under any other name. Participants participating in another person’s name will lead to disqualification.

6. Participants must wear their bib number at all times and display it visibly on their clothing.

7. Participants must wear their allocated timing chip at all times. Without a timing chip, no event time will be recorded.

8. Participants are responsible for navigating the route themselves. No time adjustments will be made. It is recommended to download the event Route GPX file to assist with navigation.

9. Participants must visit each of the Checkpoints on their route.

10. Friends and family are not permitted to cycle along the Capital Ring footpath on the event day.

11. Participants retiring from the event or not completing the event before the Cut-off times will not receive a finishers medal

12. Participants who miss their allocated start time will be permitted to start, as long as they are able to start before 9am for the ULTRA LONDON 55 and 1pm for the LONDON 27.5. Any later starts will not be permitted and a DNS will be recorded by their name in the results. Please be aware that with any later starts, the cut off times still apply and a late start may risk the participant’s ability to finish the route within the cut off times.

13. Please do not leave valuables in your baggage. The organisers will not be responsible for any items lost or stolen from baggage left with the event team.

14. Sustainable policy – there is a zero-tolerance policy on littering on the route. Any participant seen littering will be disqualified with immediate effect. The use of plastic cups at Checkpoints is not permitted. All participants need to purchase their own re-usable, collapsible cup prior to entry. Particular attention is needed to be given to the tops of energy gel sachets – the organisers only permit the use of gel sachets that have non-detachable tops (eg Clif)

15. Self-supported event – Participants understand that the event is a self-supported event. Some provisions are provided at the Checkpoints, but these should be used as a back-up and not the only source of required provisions.

16. Pacers are not permitted in Ultra London. It is permitted (and encouraged) to walk/run with others however, all participants on the course must be registered as participants.

17. Retire from event - Participants wishing to retire from the event must inform a marshal at a Checkpoint or call the event control telephone number to register their withdrawal from the event.

18. Emergency procedure – there is a detailed medical procedure for the participants to follow, detailed in their welcome packs and explained in the pre-event briefing.

19. All participants must wear appropriate attire and footwear.

20. All participants, by entering the event agree to permit use of their image in film and photography, as per the event terms and conditions.

21. The cut-off times are strictly observed. The cut off times are 12:30 at Crystal Palace (for ULTRA LONDON 55 participants) and 17:00 at Robin Hood Gate, Richmond Park (for all participants). The timing of the cut off times will be deemed from the official’s time recording and not any other device. Any participants passing these points later than the cut off times will not be permitted to continue and must hand over their race bib. The cut off times apply regardless of the start time allocated.

22. The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any participant for rule violations. The Event Director’s decision is final and cannot be challenged. Any disqualifications will result in a DQ by the participant’s name on the official results. Disqualifications will result in the participant not receiving a finisher’s medal.

23. The organisers reserve the right to amend, change or add to the Event Rules at any point

Some particular rules to highlight:

  • Please be respectful to all other park and footpath users
  • We have a zero-tolerance policy on littering. We are travelling through London's finest parks and wilderness areas. Please respect the environment
  • Please bring your own collapsable cup - we don't issue plastic cups or bottles at the Checkpoints
  • Cut-off times are strictly observed
  • Smile and have fun
Mandatory Kit List

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.

Route Section Details

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

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