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

About the Event

The Next Loop 50K • 50M • 100K • 100M Challenge
Pinnacle Mountain State Park – Roland, Arkansas

One Loop. Endless Possibilities. No DNF!

The Next Loop Challenge is designed for runners who want to test their limits in a supportive, loop-based ultra environment. Whether you're chasing your first 50K or tackling a 100-mile finish, you'll complete repeated loops on a scenic trail course while enjoying frequent access to aid, crew support, and fellow athletes.

The course consists of a 3.5-mile trail loop through the beautiful terrain of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Runners return to the same central start/finish and aid station multiple times throughout the event, allowing for easy fueling, pacing adjustments, and crew access.

Race Distances
50K
50 Mile
100K
100 Mile
50 Mile Night Run (separate start)

Start Times
50K, 50 Mile, 100K, and 100 Mile: 7:00 AM
50 Mile Night Run: 9:00 PM

Time Limits
50K: 12 Hours
50 Mile: 12 Hours
50 Mile Night Run: 13 Hours
100K: 24 Hours
100 Mile: 32 Hours

Why You'll Love This Event
Frequent access to a fully stocked aid station
Crew-friendly format
Ideal for first-time ultrarunners and experienced endurance athletes alike
Well-marked loop course
Opportunity to learn pacing, fueling, and endurance strategies
Encouraging community atmosphere where every loop is a victory

Awards
Finisher awards for all distances
Custom belt buckles for 100K and 100 Mile finishers

More Than a Race
The Next Loop Challenge is about discovering what's possible when you simply keep moving forward. Every loop is a new opportunity to reset, refocus, and continue your journey.

Whether your goal is 50K, 50 miles, 100K, or 100 miles, you'll find a welcoming environment, a challenging course, and a community that believes in one thing:

Your Endurance. No Limits. One More Loop.

Races Offered

100 Mile

Jul 25, 2026

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07:00

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$225.00

100K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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07:00

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$225.00

50 Mile

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 50 Miles

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07:00

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$125.00

50K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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07:00

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$125.00

50 Mile Night Run

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 50 Miles

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21:00

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$125.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Roland.

thermostat Temperature

23.7° / 33.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

26.8° / 35.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:08

nightlight Sunset

20:22

About Roland

Learn more about the host city, Roland.

Roland is a census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Central Arkansas metropolitan area. Per the 2020 census, the population was 820.