THE NEXT LOOP

What's the Difference Between The Next Loop Endurance Series and The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge?

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Both events share the same welcoming atmosphere, centralized aid station, and supportive community—but they are designed for two very different endurance experiences.

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The Next Loop Endurance Series

Your race. Your distance. Your decision.

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The Next Loop Endurance Series is built around a simple concept: complete one 5K loop every hour, on the hour.

• Run a loop.

• Return to the start/finish area.

• Rest, refuel, and recover.

• Start the next loop when the clock reaches the top of the hour.

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You decide when you're finished.

Every completed loop earns an official distance:

• 1 Loop = 5K

• 2 Loops = 10K

• 3 Loops = 15K

• 4 Loops = Half Marathon

• 5 Loops = 25K

• 6 Loops = 30K

• 7 Loops = 35K

• 8 Loops = 40K

• 9 Loops = Marathon

• 10 Loops = 50K

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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.

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Perfect for:

• New trail runners

• Athletes testing longer distances

• Marathon and 50K goals

• Runners who enjoy recovery time between efforts

• Anyone who wants flexibility on race day

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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge

Continuous Forward Progress. No Scheduled Breaks.

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The 40M/50M Challenge is a traditional ultra-distance event run on the same loop course, but with a completely different format.

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Participants start at 7:00 AM and continue running loops until they complete either:

• 40 Miles

• 50 Miles

• No DNFs. Every Mile Counts

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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:

• Continuous timing

• Fully stocked central aid station every loop

• Personal gear access each lap

• Pacers allowed later in the event (venue-specific rules apply)

• 12-hour cutoff

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Perfect for:

• Experienced trail runners

• Marathon finishers looking to step up to ultra distances

• Athletes training for longer ultras

• Runners who prefer continuous forward movement

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Which Event Is Right For You?

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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

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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.

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Your Endurance. No Limits. One More Loop.