Illinois · 50 Miler
The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve
The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve is a 50 Miler event held in Vernon Hills, Illinois. It was last held on August 29, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Vernon Hills, IL
Race details
- Last held
- August 29, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Vernon Hills, Illinois
- Distances
- 50 Miler
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- everfurther.net
About the The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve
The 40/50 Mile Challenge The 40/50 Mile Challenge is a continuous loop endurance race designed for runners who want to push beyond traditional race formats while benefiting from a fully supported, centralized course. Held alongside The Next Loop Endurance Series, this event runs on the same 3.1-mile (5K) loop, but unlike the hourly format, competitors in the 40/50 Mile Challenge run continuously with a strict time cutoff. This format offers a true ultra-distance experience—simplified logist…
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The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve: common questions
- When is the The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve held?
- In Vernon Hills, Illinois.
- What distances does the The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve offer?
- 50 Miler.
- How do I register for the The Next Loop 40M/50M Challenge | Half Day Forest Preserve?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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