The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Pinnacle Mtn
Nov 7Roland, AR50 mi, 40 mi
Also 50 miles, 1 mi from The Next Loop: 50-Mile Challenge - Pinnacle Mountain (May), registration open
The Next Loop: 50-Mile Challenge - Pinnacle Mountain (May)
- 40 mi entry
- $90
At a glance
- Last held
- May 9, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in May.
- Location
- Roland, Arkansas
- Distances
- 50 mi, 40 mi
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked May 3, 2026.
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A gritty, no-nonsense test of pacing and patience on a scenic 3.1-mile (5K) loop trail in Pinnacle Mountain State Park. This is a continuous 50-mile trail race with a 12-hour cutoff, featuring 16 loops with a fully stocked Start/Finish aid station every lap.
Key dates
Registration closes
May 6, 2026
Race day
May 9, 2026
Pricing
40 Mile Challenge
Registration
$90
50 Mile Challenge
Registration
$90
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