The Next 50K/50M/100K/100M | Pinnacle Min returns to Roland, Arkansas on July 25th for a challenging loop-based ultra race at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. The event offers four distances across multiple days and times, catering to both first-time ultramarathon runners and experienced endurance athletes. Runners can choose between the daytime or nighttime challenges based on their preference.
The day of the race begins early in Roland with temperatures typically ranging from 23.7°C to 33.0°C at sunrise, making for a warm start. As runners progress through the Coachwhip Trail system, they will encounter rolling elevation changes and well-defined trail conditions that offer both runnable terrain and challenging stretches as the day progresses into evening or night.
The Next Loop 50/50/100K/100M Challenge is in its third year of operation at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Each race attracts approximately thirty participants, providing a small field with better support and more personal experience for each runner. The event supports the local community by promoting endurance running culture and attracting runners from across Arkansas.
The Coachwhip Trail system forms the course for all distances, featuring clearly marked ~3.1-mile trail loops that return to a centralized Start/Finish area equipped with fully stocked aid stations every lap. Runners face rolling elevation changes on hard and dry trails, offering both runnable terrain early in the day and increasingly challenging conditions as darkness sets in or temperatures rise.
The weather forecast for July 25th predicts an average temperature of around 28°C, with humidity at approximately 74%. There is a slight risk of rainfall, averaging about 3.1mm over the course of the day. UV index will be very high at 8.0, making it important for runners to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated.
50K
50K • Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $125.00
50M Day
Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $125.00
The Next 100K
100K • Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $225.00
The Next 100M
Start: 07:00:00 • Fee: $225.00
50M Night
Start: 21:00:00 • Fee: $125.00
The race offers several distances: The Next 50K (fee=$125.00), 50M Day (7-hour cutoff) (fee=$125.00), the challenging 100K event (30-hour cutoff) (fee=$225.00), and the grueling 100-mile challenge (32-hour cutoff) (fee=$225.00). Additionally, there is a nighttime option available with The Next 50M Night Challenge starting at 9:00 PM.
Registration for The Next Loop takes place online through the link provided on ultrasignup.com. Early bird registration costs $125.00 and $225.00 respectively up until May 30th, while regular fees apply after this date. Participants must complete their registration by June 30th to ensure a spot in one of these challenging events.
On race day, participants can pick up their bibs at the start location located on Pinnacle Valley Road near Roland, Arkansas from July 24th through 5:00 PM or on-site starting at 6:00 AM on July 25th. All runners must be present to collect their gear and confirm their participation.
The race begins promptly at 7:00 AM on Pinnacle Valley Road in Roland, Arkansas for all daytime challenges except the nighttime option which starts at 9:00 PM. Participants are required to wear a timing chip provided by the event organizers upon registration or bib pickup. Age requirements vary but generally apply to individuals aged eighteen years and over.
The Next Loop 50/50M/100K/100M | Pinnacle Min in Roland, Arkansas on July 25th is an endurance-focused challenge designed for serious runners looking to test their limits within a supportive community setting. The event's focus on loop courses with centralized aid stations creates a manageable yet demanding environment that rewards strategic thinking and physical stamina equally.
