The Next Loop 50K/50M/100K/100M
Pinnacle Mountain

The Next Loop 50K/50M/100K/100M Challenge is a continuous, loop-based ultra designed for runners ready to push beyond the marathon and into true endurance territory.

There will be a 50K & 50 Mile Challenge beginning at 7:00 AM on the Saturday the 18th with a 12 Hour cutoff. At 9:00 PM Saturday the will be a 50 Mile Nighttime Challenge start with a 13 Hour Cutoff.

At 7:00 AM Saturday Morning, the 18th the 100K & 100 Mile Challenge will start with a 24 Hour cutoff for the 100K and a 32 Hour cutoff for the 100M.

Runners complete as many 5K loops as needed to reach 50 miles or 100 miles within the 32-hour time limit. There are no resets, no hourly starts—just steady forward progress at your pace. Every loop returns you to a fully stocked aid station, giving you consistent support, fueling, and a chance to reset before heading back out.

The course is designed to be approachable for first-time ultra runners while still challenging enough for experienced athletes chasing longer distances. With no DNF mindset—every loop counts—you control how far you go. There are NO DNF's. ALL LOOPS COUNT!

Whether you're stepping up to your first 50 miler or taking on the 100 mile challenge, this is your chance to test limits, manage effort, and go further than you have before.

Your Endurance. No Limits. One More Loop.

Big Maumelle Pavillion Staging Area

Award Buckles

Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Roland Arkansas

Coachwhip Trail

Big Maumelle Pavillion, Restrooms and Parking

Event Information

The Next Loop 50K • 50M • 100K • 100M Challenge

July 25, 2026 • Pinnacle Mountain State Park • Roland, Arkansas

Welcome to The Next Loop Challenge, presented by EverFurther. Whether you're chasing your first ultra, your first trail race, a new distance, or a personal record, our goal is simple: help you achieve something you've never done before.

This event is about testing yourself—not competing against everyone else. Every mile is an accomplishment, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Event Headquarters

The race will start and finish at the Big Maumelle Pavilion, located inside Pinnacle Mountain State Park.

The pavilion provides an excellent staging area with:

Plenty of parking at the pavilion and adjacent lake access parking area
Clean restrooms
Covered seating and shade
Playground for children
Fishing dock and lake access
Space to stage from the pavilion or directly from your vehicle if preferred

Family members, friends, crews, and spectators are encouraged to spend the day with us.

Packet Pickup | Friday, July 24

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Big Maumelle Pavilion

At 6:00 PM | We'll host a race briefing and orientation covering:

Course overview
Trail markings
Race procedures
Nutrition and pacing
Heat management
Questions and discussion

Whether this is your first ultra or your hundredth, everyone is welcome.

Race Day | Saturday, July 25

Packet pickup is available from: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM

Please arrive early enough to check in and prepare for your start.

Race Start Times

50K, 50 Mile, 100K & 100 Mile — 7:00 AM
50 Mile Night Challenge — 9:00 PM

Time Limits

50K — 12 Hours
50 Mile — 12 Hours
50 Mile Night Challenge — 13 Hours
100K — 24 Hours
100 Mile — 32 Hours

Course Information

The course will be clearly marked with highly reflective trail markers that are easy to follow during both daylight and darkness.

For nighttime safety:

Headlamps or lights are required from dusk until dawn
All runners and pacers must carry water while on the trail
A fully stocked aid station is available at the turnaround every lap with food, hydration, and encouragement. We will have chips, cookies, candies, pickles, salted potatoes, water and gatorade. We will grill bacon during the late hours.
We do not supply gels. Bring any gels, chews or electrolytes you prefer
Spectators, Pacers and Family are welcome to gets some snacks from the aid station. We will not be providing full meals for them
Respect the Park and Trail. Do not leave packets, cups or trash on the trail, or around the staging areas or vehicle.
Food trash must be disposed in the bear bins around. Self explanatory.

Pacers

Pacers are welcome throughout the event. We encourage experienced runners to help participants reach their goals safely and confidently.

Awards

100K Finishers receive a custom finisher buckle.
100 Mile Finishers receive a custom finisher buckle.
All other finishers receive a custom finisher medal.

Every Mile Matters:

At EverFurther, we believe every mile deserves recognition.

There are NO DNFs.

If your day ends earlier than planned, every completed distance will be officially recorded and reported to UltraSignup. Progress matters, and every mile you've earned counts.

Our Community

We have one simple expectation: Don't Be a Jerk.

Encourage others.
Celebrate everyone's accomplishments.
Respect fellow runners, volunteers, pacers, and park visitors.

Negative attitudes and poor sportsmanship have no place here.

We're building a community where runners of every experience level feel welcome.

Our Mission

We're not here to see who wins.

We're here to help you become a better version of yourself.

Whether your goal is your first trail race, your first ultra, a personal distance record, a faster finish time, or simply discovering what's possible one more loop at a time, we'll be there to support you.