The Next Loop Endurance Series | Lake Carl Blackwell

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.

After each loop, you decide:

• Run: Complete another loop
• Stop: No penalties, no DNFs
• Count: Every completed loop counts

How Scoring Works

This event uses a simple, transparent scoring system that rewards consistency, pacing, and endurance.

• Start: Time starts when the loop begins
• Stop: Time stops when you cross the finish line
• Record: That loop time is officially recorded
• Score: Overall score combines times of every loop completed

There are:

• No penalties: For stopping
• No failures: No missed-cutoff failures
• Counted: Only completed loops

Why This Format Works for Everyone

New Runners:

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

Marathon & Ultra Runners:

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

Hybrid / Functional Athletes:

• Measure: Recovery between efforts
• Evaluate: Consistency under fatigue
• Test: Endurance without committing to a fixed distance

Course & Event Environment

• Course: Scenic trail-based 5K loop
• Markers: Clearly marked course
• Location: Start/finish located at a central base area
• Aid Station: Available each hour

Family- and crew-friendly atmosphere.

How Far Will You Go?

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

You are never locked into a distance. Each loop is a new decision.

Who Should Register?

• Runners: Of all levels
• Athletes: Training for longer events
• 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
• Ranked: Results ranked by loops completed and combined time
• Data: Post-race data you can analyze, share, and build from

Ready to See How Many Loops You’ve Got?

Register now and find your next limit — one loop at a time.