The Next Loop: 50 Mile Challenge

The Next Loop: 50 Mile Challenge

Register Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 6:30 AM

The Tyler 50 Mile Challenge is a gritty, no-nonsense test of pacing and patience on a scenic 3.1-mile (5K) loop trail in Tyler, Texas. This is a continuous 50-mile trail race run alongside The Next Loop Endurance Series. Same fully stocked Start/Finish aid station every lap. Easy fueling. Simple logistics. All the support, every time through. You’ll knock out 16 loops to hit 50 miles (trail measurements may vary slightly). A 12-hour cutoff keeps things moving and rewards smart pacing, with steady energy and a strong community vibe all day long. You can stage gear at your vehicle or in the designated staging area. Pacers are welcome after 4:00 PM.

Race Format

• Distance: 50 miles
• Race Style: Continuous run (not hourly)
• Time Limit: 12-hour hard cutoff
• Start: Mass start with other 50-mile competitors
• Field Limit: 75 runners
• Course: Trail-based loop; minor distance variation is expected and accepted due to terrain

Athlete Support & Logistics

• Dedicated 50-mile staging area, separate from the hourly loop athletes
• Access to: Main aid station every 5K loop
• Personal staged gear each lap
• Medical and safety oversight consistent with ultra-distance standards

Timing & Results

• Chip timing
• Splits recorded and posted for every completed 5K loop
• Overall finishing time determines placement
• Real-time loop splits allow athletes and crews to track pacing, fatigue, and performance trends

Age Group Divisions

• Open Masters: Ages 50–69
• Grand Masters: Ages 70+

Pacers

• Pacers are permitted beginning at 4:00 PM
• Pacers may accompany athletes on the course only after 4:00 PM
• Pacers must check in at the designated pacer station, wear official pacer identification, and enter/exit the course at the start/finish area only.

Produced by EverFurther Events, co-founded by veteran endurance athletes Joe Johnson and Terry Madl.