Sat 22 - Sun 23 Mar 2025 Sidmouth, Devon, UK

Norm's Helium Loops

Backyard Ultras have become popular in recent years but this isn’t one.

  • Sat 22 - Sun 23 Mar 2025
Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth
Norm's Helium Loops

14:00

All ages

£70-£160

  • 24 hrs trail running

Event overview

New event format for 2024 and 2025! The event will run for a maximum time of 24 hours. Complete as many 5.5km loops as you can. Each loop involves climbing 250m. No time limit per loop! 4 loops will be a half marathon distance but with a crushing 1,000m height gain. Complete 8 loops for a marathon. Complete 18 loops for 100km. Complete 30 loops in 24 hours for 100 miles! “Norm’s Lightweight” option, same as above but a maximum of 8hrs. Open to individuals and pairs (pairs will participate as a relay, with one runner on the course at a time. You can run as many loops as you like before swapping over. You can swap as many times as you like).

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

Location

  • Camping
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Multiple laps

Entries

  • All ages
  • Enter online

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