The Next Loop: Endurance Series - Louisiana

👉 Inaugural Event — Limited Field
👉 Discount ends soon
👉 Founding Finishers will be recognized permanently in The Next Loop Series history.
Run a 5K trail loop every hour until you decide you’re done. One loop or many — your endurance, your pace. Separate 40M and 50M continuous options available.

Course Overview

• Scenic 5K loop: The course follows a clearly marked 3.1-mile trail through natural terrain, offering variety with each lap.
• Loop-based structure: Runners begin each loop on the hour. After finishing, you rest, refuel, and decide whether to continue.
• Flexible distances: You’re never locked into a set goal — each completed loop builds toward a common distance milestone: 1 loop = 5K, 2 loops = 10K, 4 loops = Half Marathon, 9 loops = Marathon, 10 loops = 50K.
• Strategy-friendly: Run 1 loop or all 10 — every loop counts toward your official result, and your time is tracked per loop.

Scoring & Format

• Hourly starts: Each loop begins at the top of the hour, giving all runners equal rest and reset time between efforts.
• Loop timing: Your loop time is recorded from the start of the hour to when you cross the finish line.
• Total result: Final results are ranked by the number of loops completed and your combined total time.
• No penalties: There are no DNFs, no missed cutoffs, and no timeouts — stop whenever you choose, and your completed loops still count.

Aid Stations & Support

• Hourly aid: An aid station is available at the central base area before the start of each loop to provide hydration and basic nutrition.
• Supportive venue: The centralized loop format makes it easy for friends, family, and crew to cheer, assist, and support between loops.

Runner Experience

• Inclusive atmosphere: Whether you're aiming for one loop or ten, the event encourages all levels of runners to push their own limits without fear of failure.
• Strategic challenge: With recovery breaks between loops, athletes can test pacing, endurance, and decision-making in a controlled, supportive setting.
• Data-driven results: Loop-by-loop timing allows runners to analyze performance trends and use results for future training or racing benchmarks.

Practical Details

• Price: $50 flat entry fee.
• Location: 8400 Mike Clark Road, Keithville, LA 71047.
• Event hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT.

Who this race is for

This event is perfect for new runners curious about longer distances and experienced runners looking to test endurance without the pressure of fixed distances. Expect a supportive atmosphere where you choose how far you go — one loop at a time.

EverFurther Events

The Next Loop: Endurance Series is produced by EverFurther Events, co-founded by veteran endurance athletes Joe Johnson and Terry Madl. EverFurther was created to reimagine what endurance events could be — inclusive, progression-focused, and built for real-world athletes at every stage of their journey. Unlike traditional races that require a fixed distance commitment, EverFurther’s loop-based model emphasizes personal growth over elimination, and celebrates every mile earned. With decades of racing, directing, and life experience between them, Joe and Terry are on a mission to build events that are accessible, repeatable, and centered on community — giving athletes the freedom to define success on their own terms.

Event's current local time: 4:15 PM CT