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The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell race video

The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 21, 202650M
YouTube · The Next Loop Endurance Series
Race date in 45 days
Nov 21, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Stillwater · 50M
Entry fee
$90Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, November 20, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held on the trails of Lake Carl Blackwell.

It's a 3.1-mile (5K) loop course that continues through lakeside hills, meadows, and wooded sections, returning to the start point each lap to resupply.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Course preview

The Next Loop Endurance Series · Course preview

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $90

until Oct 20, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell course map and elevation

The 50M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
Time limit12h
EventStartTime limit
40 Mile Challenge64.37km06:30—
50 Mile Challenge80.47km06:3012h
Ultra06:30—

$90(10/20 before) → $100(after)

START · FINISH

11000 W Hwy 51, Stillwater, OK

Lake Carl Blackwell

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The Next Loop is held on the "Shredder's Gulch" trail network beside Lake Carl Blackwell near Stillwater,

Oklahoma, run by repeating a 5K (3.1-mile) loop course.

To finish the 50-mile category, participants must complete 16 laps of this loop, and given the terrain, the measured distance may have some margin of error.

The course surface is a mix of dirt, grass, and packed ground over gently rolling terrain, so it's not technically very demanding.

Lakeside hills, open meadows, and wooded sections alternate throughout,

making it approachable for trail beginners while still offering a course interesting enough for endurance-minded runners repeating many laps.

Field size
75 people
Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Pacers

Aid stations

Where and when to collect your The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None

Start/finish at 11000 W Hwy 51, Stillwater, OK, 6:30am start.

Rural lake venue west of Stillwater, no public transit, car access only.

Getting to the finish

None (same site as start)

Stations & transport near the venue

The Next Loop 40M/50M at Lake Carl Blackwell is held outside Stillwater, OK, a small college town without a citywide fare-card transit system.

Foreign visitors will need a rental car to reach this rural lakeside venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

There are two distances: 40 miles and 50 miles.

Each lap (5K) passes aid station at the start/finish area, making it easy to access supplies.

The 50-mile event has a time limit of 12 hours and is limited to 75 participants.

The race starts at 6:30 a.m. on November 21.

Entry fee costs $90 when you register by October 20 and increases to $100 thereafter.

Times are local to Stillwater. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

7 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Stillwater Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Stillwater Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Tulsa｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Tulsa International Airport

$222

View on Klook

Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Game at Paycom Center

$34

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Stillwater with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Stillwater.

Total cost and budget for The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Stillwater runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell

FAQ
When does The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 21, 2026 in Stillwater, OK, United States.

How much is the The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $90.

What is the time limit for The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell 2026?

12h.

What distances does The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell 2026 start?

The race starts at 06:30.

Where does The Next Loop 40M/50M | Lake Carl Blackwell 2026 start?

11000 W Hwy 51, Stillwater, OK.

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