The Next Loop Endurance Series - New England
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Event Overview
The Next Loop Endurance Series - New England is a trail race held in Wrentham, Massachusetts. The event focuses on a loop-based format that emphasizes logistical simplicity and athlete support. Participants navigate a 3.1-mile (5K) trail loop, passing a fully stocked aid station at the end of every lap.
Distance Options
The event features two primary endurance challenges:
- 50 Mile Challenge: A continuous run requiring 16 completed loops of the course.
- 40 Mile Challenge: A continuous long-distance endurance run.
Course and Logistics
The race utilizes a trail-based loop where small variations in distance may occur due to the terrain. Runners have access to a dedicated staging area where they can store personal gear, and this area is accessible every 5K. The event is chip-timed, with splits recorded and posted for every completed loop to help athletes track their performance trends and pacing.
A 12-hour hard cutoff is enforced for the 50-mile distance. Athletes can stage their gear at their vehicles or in a designated area. Pacers are permitted to join participants on the course starting at 4:00 PM, provided they check in at the official station and follow standard trail-running rules regarding assistance.
Divisions and Participation
The event includes several age group divisions and a field limit of 75 runners. The recognized divisions are:
- Open
- Masters: Ages 50-69
- Grand Masters: Ages 70+
Participants are expected to have the experience and readiness appropriate for ultra-distance running. This race is run as a continuous event and is not scored using an hourly loop format. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
