From the Organizer
The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Indian Camp Creek
📍 Indian Camp Creek Park
📅 August 1, 2026
Your Endurance. No Limits. One More Loop.
Ready to take the next step beyond the marathon? The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge at Indian Camp Creek is designed for runners looking to break through barriers, tackle their first ultra-distance event, or chase a new personal best in a supportive trail-running environment.
Set within the beautiful trails of Indian Camp Creek Park, runners will complete repeated loops on a scenic course featuring wooded trails, rolling terrain, creek crossings, and natural Missouri landscapes. The loop format allows athletes to return regularly to the Start/Finish area, aid station, and personal staging areas while still experiencing a true trail ultra challenge.
Unlike traditional point-to-point races, The Next Loop format removes many of the logistical concerns that can make longer distances intimidating. Your gear, nutrition, crew, and support are always close by, allowing you to focus on one thing—taking the next step.
🏃 Race Options
40 Mile Challenge
50 Mile Challenge
⏱ 12-Hour Cutoff
Designed to be challenging yet achievable for runners moving up from the marathon or 50K distance while still providing a meaningful test for experienced ultra runners.
✅ Fully Stocked Aid Station
✅ Personal Runner Staging Areas
✅ Crew-Friendly Format
✅ Pacers Allowed After the Halfway Point
✅ Ideal First 40-Mile or 50-Mile Ultra
✅ Beautiful Missouri Trail System
✅ Supportive Community Atmosphere
Whether you're chasing your first ultra finish, your first 50 miler, or a new personal record, this event is built around helping runners succeed. There are plenty of races focused on who's fastest. This challenge is about finding out how far you're capable of going when you refuse to quit.
At Indian Camp Creek, every mile is earned, every challenge is personal, and every finisher has a story worth telling.
The distance is waiting. The only question is: How far will you go?
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
66°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Warrenton 1 N, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
30,835
as of 2023
City Elevation
640 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Indian Camp Creek, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
45
Days to train
Coming Up
Run By Faith 5k
17 miles away
The Next Loop Endurance Series - Indian Camp Creek
Less than a mile away
Corps of Discovery Trail Races
17 miles away
22 Strong Walk
17 miles away
From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Anything beyond the marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Aid stations, cutoffs, and finishing as the goal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Indian Camp Creek
Aug 1, 2026