THE NEXT LOOP
ENDURANCE SERIES & 40M/50M CHALLENGE
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THE NEXT 50K|50K|100K|100M CHALLENGE
Central Southwest Region
Louisiana | Texas | Arkansas | Oklahoma 2026
Presented by EverFurther, LLC
Five weekends. Four major markets.
One loop-based endurance format built for runners who want to see how far they can go.
The Next Loop is coming to the West-Central-South Region including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma for 2026
Whether you are chasing your first trail race, your first ultra, a new PR, or one more loop beyond what you thought was possible, these events are designed to meet you where you are and help you go farther.
Louisiana | Texas | Arkansas | Oklahoma Links to Registration Sites for 2026
The Next Loop 50K/50M/100K/100M Challenge
July 25th , 2026 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Roland, AR | Little Rock
Our newest challenge at Pinnacle Mountain! Choose from 50K, 50M, 50M Nighttime, 100K 0r 100M!
Cuttoffs: 50K and 50M 12hr, 50M Nighttime 13hr,
100K 24hr, 100M 32hr
Register Here
The Next Loop
Endurance Series
& 40M | 50M Challenge
October 10th, 2026 | Shreveport, LA
Eddie D Jones Park, Keithville, LA
Register Here
November 7th, 2026 | Little Rock, AR
Pinnacle Mountain State Park | Roland, AR
Register Here
November 14th, 2026 | Tyler, TX
Tyler State Park | Tyler, TX
Register Here
November 21st, 2026 | Stillwater, OK
Lake Carl Blackwell Park | OSU | Stillwater, OK
Register Here
What's the Difference Between The Next Loop Endurance Series and The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge?
Both events share the same welcoming atmosphere, centralized aid station, and supportive community—but they are designed for two very different endurance experiences.
The Next Loop Endurance Series
Your race. Your distance. Your decision.
The Next Loop Endurance Series is built around a simple concept: complete one 5K loop every hour, on the hour.
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Run a loop.
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Return to the start/finish area.
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Rest, refuel, and recover.
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Start the next loop when the clock reaches the top of the hour.
You decide when you're finished.
Every completed loop earns an official distance:
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1 Loop = 5K
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2 Loops = 10K
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3 Loops = 15K
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4 Loops = Half Marathon
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5 Loops = 25K
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6 Loops = 30K
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7 Loops = 35K
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8 Loops = 40K
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9 Loops = Marathon
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10 Loops = 50K
Whether you're a first-time trail runner looking to complete a 5K or an experienced athlete aiming for 50K, the format allows you to challenge yourself without committing to a specific distance before race day.
Perfect for:
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New trail runners
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Athletes testing longer distances
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Marathon and 50K goals
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Runners who enjoy recovery time between efforts
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Anyone who wants flexibility on race day
The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge
Continuous Forward Progress. No Scheduled Breaks.
The 40M/50M Challenge is a traditional ultra-distance event run on the same loop course, but with a completely different format.
Participants start at 7:00 AM and continue running loops until they complete either:
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40 Miles
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50 Miles
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No DNFs. Every Mile Counts
There are no hourly starts and no mandatory recovery periods.
You manage your own pace, breaks, nutrition, and strategy throughout the day.
The event features:
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Continuous timing
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Fully stocked central aid station every loop
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Personal gear access each lap
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Pacers allowed later in the event (venue-specific rules apply)
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12-hour cutoff
Perfect for:
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Experienced trail runners
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Marathon finishers looking to step up to ultra distances
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Athletes training for longer ultras
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Runners who prefer continuous forward movement
Which Event Is Right For You?
Choose The Next Loop Endurance Series if:
✅ You're new to trail running
✅ You're unsure how far you want to go
✅ You like having recovery time every hour
✅ You want to earn a new distance milestone
✅ You enjoy a social and supportive race environment
Choose The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge if:
✅ You've completed a marathon or ultra before
✅ You want a traditional endurance challenge
✅ You prefer continuous running
✅ You're targeting a 40-mile or 50-mile finish
✅ You enjoy managing your own pacing strategy
One Venue. Two Challenges. One Community.
Whether you're completing your first 5K loop or chasing a 50-mile finish, you'll share the same trails, aid station, and encouragement from fellow runners.
Your Endurance. No Limits. One More Loop.
