The Next Loop Endurance Weekend

50K • 50M • 100K • 100M • 48HR | January 1, 2027 | Indian Camp Creek Park. Foristell, MO

Four distances. One course. One question: how far will you go?

Missouri's first 48 Hour Event of 2027! No better way to start the year.

Whether you're chasing your first ultra finish or building toward something you've never attempted, The Next Loop is built to meet you where you are. New-to-ultra runners get a low-pressure format with a full support crew close by. Veterans get four extra distances to play with pacing, fueling, and how deep they're willing to dig.

All races start at 8:00 AM Friday, January 1st, 2027.

All events compete on the same approx. 3.1 mile loop.

• The Next Loop Endurance Series runs on an approx. 3.1M loop. Loops leave every hour on the hour. No continuous runs on this event
• The Next 50K/50M/100K/100M has a 34 hour cutoff. Concludes at 6PM, Saturday, January 2nd, 2027
• The Next 48 Hour Challenge concludes at 8:00 AM Sunday morning, January 3rd, 2027

What if you never had to decide your race distance before the starting horn?

The Next Loop Endurance Series flips the traditional race format on its head. You earn every mile one loop at a time. Set on a single repeating course, this event gives you total control over your day: keep going when you're feeling strong, or call it and know every completed loop still counts as an official finish.

Rather than locking you into one distance, The Next Loop rewards progression over pressure. Every lap is a win. Every finish is real. Success is whatever you decide it is, not a cutoff someone else set for you.

Aid Station, Staging Areas and Pacers

There will be a well-stocked central Aid Station at Race Headquarters at Shelter #1.

• Cookies, candies, chips, pickles, potatoes, fresh fruit, water, and some warm food during the night
• TAILWIND Nutrition will supply Endurance Fuel drink
• We do not supply gels

There will be plenty of green space to stage your gear, set up canopies, etc. There will be some space under the Shelter #1 Pavilion.

You are welcome to stage from your vehicle.

The park does not normally allow overnight camping so please be thoughtful.

Pacers

• Pacers are allowed on the 50/50/100/100 Challenge and the 48 Hour Challenge after the 4th loop
• Only 1 pacer at a time
• No pacers on the Endurance Series hourly loop

Packet Pick-Up and Pre-Race Briefing

Pre-race briefings are required.

• Packet pick-up will be available at Indian Camp Creek Shelter #1 (Race Headquarters) from 3PM until 6PM Thursday, December 31, 2026
• Pre-race briefing will be at 6PM Thursday evening, December 31, 2026. There will be questions and answers, and this is your chance to make sure you're registered for the event you want to run
• Race day packet pick-up will be at Indian Camp Creek Shelter #1 (Race Headquarters) from 5:30AM until 6:30AM Friday, January 1, 2027
• Race day pre-race briefing will be at 6:30AM Friday morning, January 1, 2027. This is the last time you can change events. No race changes after 7AM Friday

Awards

Every finish represents dedication, perseverance, and countless miles earned on the trail. At The Next Loop, we believe every accomplishment deserves recognition.

• 100 Mile Finishers: Custom finisher buckle
• 100K Finishers: Custom finisher buckle
• 50 Mile, 50 Mile Night Challenge & 50K Finishers: Custom finisher medal

Whether you're earning your first ultra finish or adding another buckle to your collection, you'll leave Pinnacle Mountain with a reminder of the challenge you conquered.

Every Mile Matters

At EverFurther, we believe progress deserves to be celebrated. That's why The Next Loop is built around a simple philosophy: every mile you've earned matters.

If your race ends earlier than planned, there are no DNFs. Every completed distance will be officially recorded and reported to UltraSignup, recognizing the effort you've put into every lap. Whether you achieve your goal distance or discover a new personal best along the way, your accomplishment counts.

We're not here to define success for you—we're here to help you discover what's possible one more loop at a time.

Your endurance. No limits. One more loop.

EverFurther Events

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: 11:55 AM CT