{"id":3795,"date":"2026-04-12T11:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/?page_id=3795"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:17:30","slug":"loop-the-loop-trail-challenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/index.php\/loop-the-loop-trail-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Loop The Loop Trail Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3><strong>2027 Si-Entries now open<br>2027 Registration Friday 4 June evening. <\/strong><br><strong>Start Saturday 5 June 0800. 24 hour cut off Sunday 6 June 0800<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.sientries.co.uk\/buttons\/buttons_v5.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">\n<!--SiEntries Buttons Start-->\n    <div class=\"SiEntriesButtons\">\n        <div class=\"SiEntriesEnter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sientries.co.uk\/event.php?event_id=17630\" title=\"Click here to enter this event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enter Online<\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"SiEntriesEdit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sientries.co.uk\/edit_entry.php?event_id=17630\" title=\"Click here to edit your entry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edit Entry<\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"SiEntriesList\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sientries.co.uk\/list.php?event_id=17630\" title=\"Click here to view the entry list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entry Lists<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"SiEntriesClear\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<!--SiEntries Buttons End-->\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>How many times can you LOOP THE LOOP in 24 hours? <br>Location: Edale, Peak District<\/strong>. <strong>Half Marathon (21.7km\/13.5) Loops. 930m ascent per loop. Maximum 50 Entries<\/strong>. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Ranger Ultras prioritising quality experiences, trail adventures and great value where it counts. Rejecting overcrowded facilities and unsustainable use.<br><br>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. <br><br>Loop The Loop is both a personal distance event and competition, celebrating individual achievement as well as overall winners.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web6-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web6.jpg 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web4.jpg 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web5-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web5.jpg 1531w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-column\">\n<h2>THE CHALLENGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fixed half-marathon loop 21.7km (13.5miles)<\/li><li>No time limits on each loop<\/li><li>First loop is clockwise<\/li><li>After which you choose which way round<\/li><li>Take as much rest as you wish in between loops<\/li><li>Self manage own transitions, using your own kit and the race facilities only<\/li><li>Complete as many loops as you can within 24 hours<\/li><li>Your choice to finish at any time during the 24 hours<\/li><li>Your own personal space and kit back at HQ<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>ITINERARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FRIDAY 4 JUNE 2027<br>19:00 &#8211; The Peak Centre, Edale. Registration, number issue, tracker fitting. Bed allocation \/ camping space \/ inside personal transition space<br>21:00 &#8211; Friday Registration, Kit Check &amp; Check-in closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2027<br>06:30 &#8211; Breakfast, cooked and continental style<br>08:00 &#8211; Start<br>10:00 &#8211; At Race HQ home cooked meals, refreshments, drinks available throughout the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SUNDAY 6 JUN 2027<br>08:00 &#8211; Finish cut off time (24 hours, uncompleted loops will not count towards the finishing total)<br>10:00 &#8211; Breakfast closes <br>12:00 &#8211; Race HQ venue closes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS<\/strong><br><strong>OPTION A:<\/strong> Maximum 30 places. <br>Friday night: Peak Centre hostel bed. After start: Personal indoor transition area &amp; hall sleeping space. Plus if desired Peak Centre grounds for own single person tent. <br>On finishing challenge: Peak Centre hostel bed.<br>Throughout: Access to showers, toilets, dining room.<br>\u00a3190 <br><br><strong>OPTION B: <\/strong>Maximum 20 places<br>Friday night to Sunday morning: Own single person tent in Peak Centre grounds. <br>Throughout: Access to showers, toilets, dining room.<br>\u00a3170<br><br><strong>OPTION C: <\/strong>One available &#8211; luxury for one, suitable for two participants sharing. <br>Friday night to Sunday morning: Log cabin pod, with own tea &amp; coffee making facilities. Sleep and resting only, no cooking inside.<br>Throughout: Access to toilet, showers and dining room.<br>\u00a3440<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-11 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2-285x214.jpg 285w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1-285x214.jpg 285w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3-285x214.jpg 285w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LTL-Web3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-14 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-12 wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-13 wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><li><strong>WHATS INCLUDED:<\/strong><br><\/li><li>Accommodation \/ transition space \/ camping (see options)<\/li><li>Friday evening light snack &amp; hot &amp; cold drinks (participants can choose to visit village pubs on Friday evening for their own bigger meal if desired)<\/li><li>At HQ from Saturday morning to HQ close on Sunday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, snacks, refreshments, hot drinks, cold drinks.&nbsp;<\/li><li>On course: Water at checkpoint<\/li><li>Ranger Safety Team Support at HQ and On Course<\/li><li>Navigation notes&nbsp;<\/li><li>GPX file (sent to entered participants)<\/li><li>FINSHERS: Celebratory hand-made eco-trophy for all participants showing number of loops completed<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-18 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-15 wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-16 wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-17 wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-22 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-19 wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-20 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-53x53.jpg 53w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL-285x285.jpg 285w, https:\/\/rangerultras.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LOOP-THE-LOOP-ROUNDEL.jpg 1299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-21 wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a9&nbsp;Content and logo copyright Ranger Ultras Trail Running<br>\u00ae&nbsp;Ranger Ultras is a registered Trademark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2027 Si-Entries now open2027 Registration Friday 4 June evening. Start Saturday 5 June 0800. 24 hour cut off Sunday 6 June 0800 Enter Online Edit Entry Entry Lists How many times can you LOOP THE LOOP in 24 hours? Location: Edale, Peak District. Half Marathon (21.7km\/13.5) Loops. 930m ascent per loop. Maximum 50 Entries. 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