Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra

Turvey, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

Event format

This is a backyard ultramarathon in which participants run a repeated loop. Each loop is 4.167 miles (6.7 km). Runners must start each loop precisely on the hour and must complete the loop within that hour to continue. If a runner fails to complete a loop in time or does not start the next loop, they are eliminated. The event continues until a single runner completes one final loop alone and is declared the last person standing.

Location, entries, and logistics

The course uses off-road terrain, incorporating fields and woodlands on the grounds in and around Turvey House, High Street, Turvey, Bedfordshire, MK43 8EL. The event date is 11th October 2025. Entries close on 10th October 2025. The entry fee is listed as £85. The event has an entry limit of 1000; at the time of listing there were 3 entries and 997 places remaining. All runners must register and attend a safety briefing before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4.167-Mile Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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