SPIRAL
THE
Just you, the track and your mind.
For 6 hours.
How far can you go?
ABOUT THE SPIRAL
The Spiral is a 6-hour endurance track race designed to challenge your mind as much as your legs. It’s just you and the track, 400-meter loop after 400-meter loop. No changing scenery, no distractions, and no finish line.
It’s a raw test of how far you can go in six hours. For some, this will mean pushing the boundaries well beyond an ultra. For others, this is a chance to reach a new milestone in a crowd-free setting.
The Spiral format welcomes all abilities. There’s no pressure to run for the full six hours. You’re free to run, walk or mix both to pace your effort.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or just trying to keep sane while circling the track, we invite you to dig deeper than ever before. Or simply show up and see what happens! Go on, go inspire yourself.
RACE INFO
Saturday 18 October 2025
DATE
Parliament Hill Fields Track
London, NW3 2JP
LOCATION
12pm noon
START
6 hours
TIME LIMIT
Runners must be at least
20 years old on race day
MIN AGE
£49 / £47
Member & affiliated discount
PRICE
HOW TO ENTER
The Spiral is now SOLD OUT.
Please join our mailing list to be notified when entry opens for the next edition.
Registration includes:
Entry to the 6-hour track race
Event permitted by ARC (permit ARC/25/0573)
Exclusive finishers’ medal & polaroid photo
Well stocked aid station by the track: water, coke, energy gels, fresh fruit, crisps, sweets, etc.
On-site medical support
Bag drop
Chip-timed by a dedicated timing solutions provider
FIRST EDITION SPIRAL T-SHIRTS
Oversized, designed in Camden and screen printed in the UK. Only 25 available for collection on race day.
RACE LOCATION
The race will take place on the 400-meter Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track (London NW3 2JP). This is a top-class athletics facility with an eight lane, floodlit, all-weather running track.
The track can be entered from Savernake Road or from Highgate Road.
The closest stations are Gospel Oak (11 minute walk), Kentish Town (24 minute walk) and Tufnell Park (25 minute walk).
WHY SPIRAL?
Running laps around a 400-meter track for hours is, by most standards, insane.
That’s exactly why we’re doing it.
VOLUNTEERING
Calling all volunteers to make the Spiral memorable… And not just because it’s going to hurt!
If you’re interested in volunteering, please get in touch with us.
You’ll receive a free race entry for next year and the eternal gratitude of our crew & runners…
RACE FAQs
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Registrations are currently open and will remain open until the race has sold out, or until Thursday 18 September 2025, whichever comes first.
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No.
The only requirement to comply with ARC/UKA age limits is that runners are aged 20 years or older on race day.
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Because of the race format around a 400-meter track, the Spiral welcomes all levels of experience and speeds.
You don’t need to be fast to join the race, and there’s no pressure to run the full 6 hours. You’re free to mix running and walking.
We’ll reserve the inside lane for running to ensure that everyone is able to run their best race.
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There’s no obligation to move for the full 6 hours. You’re welcome to take breaks and/or finish your race before the end of the 6 hours.
You’ll receive a finisher’s medal provided you’ve started on time and completed at least one full loop of the track.
Qualified first aid will be on site to provide medical assistance if needed.
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Please bring:
Running shoes
Weather appropriate running attire
Your own drinking cup, bottle or flask (as our race is cupless)
Anything else you need to run safely & comfortably for up to 6 hours
In case of adverse weather conditions, we’ll email you 24 to 48 hours before the race asking you to bring additional items (e.g. waterproof jacket, spare base layer, hat...)
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Yes, toilets and changing facilities (female and male) are available inside the track club house.
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Spectators: Spectators and crew are allowed but they must remain off the track, and away from the drinks / aid station at all times. We expect spectators and crew to be respectful of the race, runners and officials. But they’re more than welcome make some noise and cheer you on!
Pacers: Pacers are not allowed.
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We can facilitate a transfer of your entry up until 1 month before the race. Please get in touch with us before this date if you wish to transfer your place to someone else, and please note that this is subject to a fee as per our Terms & Conditions.
We’re unable to offer refunds or deferrals under any circumstances.
Please also read our Terms & Conditions and don’t hesitate to contact us with any other questions!