The Ultra Loop - March

Test your endurance and strategy in a flexible, time-based challenge at The Ultra Loop in Manchester's Heaton Park on Saturday, 21 March 2026. This inclusive 8-hour event has a simple premise: run as many 5km mixed-terrain loops as you can within the time limit, with each lap offering a scenic tour of the park's woodlands, lake, and hall. With a single start/finish line acting as the aid station and spectator hub, it's a perfect, low-pressure introduction to ultra-running or a great training day, allowing you to set your own distance goal from 5km upwards. The event emphasizes community and sustainability, featuring chip timing, live tracking, support from sponsor Voom, and a bring-your-own-bottle policy. Registration opens at 7:00 AM for a 9:00 AM start—join a welcoming community for a uniquely flexible running challenge.