The Hateful 8 Loopy Ultra

Aberkenfig, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

Event details

The Hateful 8 Ultra Loop is set for Saturday 7 March 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway, Aberkenfig, Bridgend, CF32 9BZ, Mid Glamorgan, GB. The event uses a looped course of 9 Mile length. Participants attempt to run as many loops as they can within a 8-hour time limit. The winner is the person who completes the most loops and the greatest total mileage in that period. The course is mixed terrain and includes a steep hill, a road section with views, and a downhill forestry trail that can be technical at times.

Practical information

Entries open 16 April 2025 and close 6 March 2026. The minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entry options listed are: entry only (£50) and entry with a T-shirt (£75). Entries recorded so far show 7 participants. The event lists on-site car parking, toilet facilities, a bespoke medal or trophy, a swag bag, hot and cold drinks and snacks, a medical team, and event volunteers. The organizer is Mad Running Junkies. An option to purchase XCover for potential refund protection is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
9 Mile Loop Repeated as Many Times as Possible in 8 Hours
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