The Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain
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The Next Loop Endurance Series Pinnacle Mountain
The Next Loop at Pinnacle Mountain State Park takes place on November 7, 2026 in Roland, AR. The event uses a repeat loop format on the Coachwhip Trail with every lap returning to a central Start/Finish hub at the Big Maumelle Pavilion.
Distances offered:
- 50K
- 50 Mile
- 50 Mile Night Challenge
- 100K
- 100 Mile
The course is described as a marked loop through wooded terrain with runnable singletrack and rolling elevation. Chip timing records every completed lap to provide pacing and progress information. The Start/Finish hub includes a fully stocked aid station with water, sports drink, chips, cookies, candy, pickles, salted potatoes, and late-night bacon. Runners may stage personal gear at the Big Maumelle Pavilion or from their vehicle for quick access between laps.
Pacers are allowed and all runners and pacers must carry water on trail. Headlamps or other lights are required from dusk until dawn. Packet pickup is available at the Big Maumelle Pavilion on the day before the race and on race day at the venue. The venue provides parking, covered seating, restrooms, lake access, and a playground. Finishers receive custom buckles or medals depending on distance, and every completed distance is officially recorded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
