Ultra Running Hub Welshpool, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 10, 2026
The Loop Ultra
What the course asks
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
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32mi | 61 | Julian Ayres · 04:31:05 | Scarlett Neary · 05:31:15 |
25% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 51 km of trail with 4,860 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 95 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,860 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Covering 51 km around Welshpool, The Loop Ultra packs 4860 metres of elevation gain into its route. That density yields 95.3 metres of climbing per kilometre, turning a nominal 50k outing into an unrelenting mountain test where forward progress depends heavily on sustained ascending.
The 14-hour time limit requires a minimum average pace of 16.5 minutes per kilometre. This makes the cut-off more generous than 85% of 50k peers and tighter than only 15%, providing the buffer runners need to absorb the severe gradients.
Having debuted in 2025 with 61 finishers, the race commands a starting lineup bigger than 64% of 50k fields and smaller than 35%. Limitless Trails stages the fixed-distance trail event in October for an entry fee of £85.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.