The Next Loop - Louisiana (March 14, 2026)
Course Description:
Eddie D. Jones Park (Keithville, LA)
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The course at Eddie D. Jones Park features a well-maintained, mostly flat trail system that winds through wooded terrain and open park areas. Runners will complete a clearly marked 3.1-mile (5K) loop, returning to the same central start/finish and fully stocked aid station each lap.
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The surface is primarily dirt and grass with occasional packed gravel sections, offering a forgiving, runnable trail suitable for both first-time trail runners and experienced endurance athletes. With minimal elevation change and good footing, the course encourages steady pacing while still delivering an authentic trail-running experience.
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The loop format allows runners to complete as many laps as they choose, rest or refuel between loops, and challenge themselves at their own pace—making this an ideal venue for newcomers to trail running as well as those pushing longer distances.
Location: Eddie D Jones Park /Caddo Parish
8400 Mike Clark Road, Keithville, LA 71047​
Distances Offered: 5K, 10K, 15K, 1/2 Marathon (13.1M), 18K, Marathon (26.2), 50K
Who is The Next Loop Endurance Series For?
The Next Loop Endurance Series meets athletes wherever they are in their endurance journey.
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New Runners: If you’re building confidence or working toward your first 10K, Next Loop gives you structure, support, and a low-pressure way to test yourself.
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Experienced Runners: Training for a marathon or half? Use multiple loops to dial in pacing, nutrition, and mental resilience in a controlled environment.
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Ultra Curious​: Ready to go long? Stack loops, push limits, and stop on your terms. Every distance is earned — and honored.No pressure. No limits. Just forward progress.
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Progression, Not Elimination
What makes The Next Loop Different?
Traditional endurance events force athletes to commit to a distance before the race begins.​
The Next Loop Endurance Series is different.​Athletes start together, complete one 5K loop at a time, and choose whether to continue.Every completed loop counts. When you decide you’re done, your effort is honored — no missed cutoffs, no failure.
This format encourages athletes to return again and again, building endurance through experience, not pressure.
