Ranger Ultras Loop the Loop Trail Challenge
Location: Edale, Peak District.
The Challenge: How many times can you LOOP THE LOOP in 24 hours? This is a fixed half-marathon loop of 23.3km (14.5 miles) with an ascent of 977m per loop. Maximum 50 Entries. Ranger Ultras prioritizes quality experiences, trail adventures, and great value. No intermediate cut-offs. You choose your strategy and rest periods. You choose to go clockwise, anticlockwise, or to mix it up. Straightforward route, with superb Peak District views. Loop The Loop is both a personal distance event and competition, celebrating individual achievement as well as overall winners.
- Fixed half-marathon loop 23.3km (14.5 miles)
- No time limits on each loop
- First loop is clockwise, thereafter you choose direction
- Take as much rest as you wish in between loops
- Self-manage own transitions, using your own kit and the race facilities only
- Complete as many loops as you can within 24 hours
- Your choice to finish at any time during the 24 hours
- Your own personal space and kit back at HQ
Itinerary
FRIDAY 4 JUNE 2027
19:00 – Registration, number issue, tracker fitting. Bed allocation / camping space / inside personal transition space
21:00 – Registration, Kit Check & Check-in closes.
SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2027
06:30 – Breakfast, cooked and continental style
08:00 – Start
10:00 – At Race HQ home cooked meals, refreshments, drinks available throughout the event.
SUNDAY 6 JUNE 2027
08:00 – Finish cut off time (24 hours, uncompleted loops will not count towards the finishing total)
10:00 – Breakfast closes
12:00 – Race HQ venue closes
Accommodation Options
OPTION A: Maximum 30 places. Friday night: Peak Centre hostel bed. After start: Personal indoor transition area & hall sleeping space. Plus if desired Peak Centre grounds for own single person tent. On finishing challenge: Peak Centre hostel bed. Throughout: Access to showers, toilets, dining room. £190
OPTION B: Maximum 20 places. Friday night to Sunday morning: Own single person tent in Peak Centre grounds. Throughout: Access to showers, toilets, dining room. £170
OPTION C: One available – luxury for one, suitable for two participants sharing. Friday night to Sunday morning: Log cabin pod, with own tea & coffee making facilities. Sleep and resting only, no cooking inside. Throughout: Access to toilet, showers and dining room. £440
What's Included:
- Accommodation / transition space / camping (see options)
- Friday evening light snack & hot & cold drinks
- At HQ from Saturday morning to HQ close on Sunday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, snacks, refreshments, hot drinks, cold drinks.
- On course: Water at checkpoint
- Ranger Safety Team Support at HQ and On Course
- Navigation notes
- GPX file (sent to entered participants)
- Celebratory hand-made eco-trophy for all participants showing number of loops completed