Loop Till You Drop - Delapre Abbey

Northampton, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

Loop Till You Drop - Delapre Abbey

The event uses the Backyard Ultra format and takes place in the grounds of Delapre Abbey in Northampton. Runners complete a loop every hour and must finish each loop within the hour to continue. The core loop distance is 4.167-mile (6.7 km).

Entry options are offered as different formats rather than fixed race distances. Available options listed by the organiser include:

  • Solo: run the 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop each hour until one runner remains.
  • Pairs: teams alternate loops, with only one team member on course at any time.
  • 8 Loop Option: complete up to eight loops with the option to stop earlier.

The event notes that all runners who do not complete a loop within the hour receive a DNF. The format emphasises repeated hourly loops, pacing, and endurance over successive hours. Entry fees vary by option; published prices range from £85 to £225.

The organiser is Polka Dot Events and the listed location name is Delapre Abbey, Northampton NN4 8AW. The event page describes the Backyard Ultra structure and the different ways to enter, including solo, pairs, or the eight loop option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

54 km
Backyard Ultra 8 Max
7 km
Backyard Ultra Pairs
7 km
Backyard Ultra Solo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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