The Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR November

What Is The Next Loop?

The Next Loop Endurance Series is a loop-based endurance running event designed for every type of runner — from first-time 10K participants to seasoned marathoners, ultra runners, CrossFit, Hyrox, and tactical athletes.

You’ll run a 3.1-mile (5K) trail loop, starting a new loop every hour on the hour.

Choices After Each Loop

• Decision: Run another loop
• Option: Stop — no penalties, no DNFs
• Counting: Every completed loop counts.

How Scoring Works

• Starting: Time starts when the loop begins
• Stopping: Time stops when you cross the finish line
• Recording: That loop time is officially recorded
• Calculation: Your overall score is calculated by combining the times of every loop you complete.

Format Benefits for Everyone

New Runners

• First Events: Run your first 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon without pressure
• Stopping: Stop when you’re done — your result still counts
• Performance: Compare performance with others completing the same number of loops

Marathon & Ultra Runners

• Pacing: Test pacing, fatigue, and recovery across multiple hours
• Analysis: Analyze loop-by-loop performance
• Benchmark: Use results as a benchmark — not just a finish time

Hybrid / Functional Athletes

• Recovery: Measure recovery between efforts
• Consistency: Evaluate consistency under fatigue
• Testing: Test endurance without committing to a fixed distance

Course & Event Environment

• Type: Scenic trail-based 5K loop
• Markers: Clearly marked course
• Location: Start/finish located at a central base area
• Support: Aid station available each hour

Distance Options

• 1 Loop: 5K
• 2 Loops: 10K
• 4 Loops: Half Marathon
• 9 Loops: Marathon
• 10 Loops: 50K

Who Should Register?

• All Runners: Runners of all levels
• Training: Athletes training for longer events
• Curiosity: Anyone curious how far they can go — one loop at a time
• Challenge: Anyone who wants an endurance challenge without failure pressure

The Philosophy

This isn’t about speed alone. It’s about discipline, recovery, decision-making, and endurance.

Run the loop. Recover. Decide. Repeat.

Results, Rankings & Bragging Rights

• Timing: Official timing for every completed loop
• Ranking: Results ranked by loops completed and combined time
• Analysis: Post-race data you can analyze, share, and build from

Ready to Register?

Register now and find your next limit — one loop at a time: The Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR