The Loop Ultra

Race completed

51 km Distance

4,860 m Climbing

9.8 Grit · Elite / extreme

52.6597° N, 3.1471° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 95 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 14 hours 16:28 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~61 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (32mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 04 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 240 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 51 km of trail with 4,860 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes95 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,860 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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New Balance