22-23 March 2025 – Salcombe Regis 

Backyard Ultras have become popular in recent years but this isn’t one. New event format for 2024 and 2025.

• Our event will run for a maximum time of 24 hours (2pm on Saturday 22nd – 2pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025)
• 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 pair (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).

What’s included?

• Fully marked course
• Indoor event HQ, with toilets, showers and refreshments
• First aid cover
• Norm’s Helium Loops memento for all participants
• Prize for overall winner (Individual / Pairs)
• Camping on Saturday night is included for everyone entered on Norm’s Helium Loops. It is available for participants on Norm’s Lightweight and any supporters to book separately for £15pp.

Norm’s Helium Loops Participant Information 2024

Results:

Record holders in 24hrs:

James Bennett 26 loops

Kate Bennett 22 loops

Norm’s Helium Loops results 2022

Norm’s Helium Loops results 2023