The Next Loop - Cliff Cave
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The Next Loop - Cliff Cave
The Next Loop - Cliff Cave takes place at Cliff Cave Park, on the River Bluff Trail overlooking the Mississippi River. The course is a clearly marked 3.1-mile (5K) loop that returns each lap to the same central start/finish area with a fully stocked aid station.
The trail surface is primarily packed dirt with sections of crushed limestone and natural singletrack. Runners encounter roots, short climbs, a few technical sections, rolling hills, and bluff-side overlooks. The route has more elevation than flatter park courses while still allowing runners to complete repeated laps.
The event uses a loop format: athletes start together, complete one 5K loop at a time, and decide whether to continue. Every completed loop is counted and honored, with no forced cutoffs listed.
Location: Cliff Cave Park, 806 Cliff Cave Rd, St Louis, MO 63129.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- 1/2 Marathon (13.1M)
- 18K
- Marathon (26.2)
- 50K
The series is described in three participant categories: new runners building distance, experienced runners using multiple laps for training, and those pursuing longer efforts by stacking loops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
