Saunders Springs Shootout presented by Radcliff/Fort Knox Tourism

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Radcliff, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $43.40
  • Races 12 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Saunders Springs Shootout in Radcliff, Hardin on Saturday, April 11, 2026! This thrilling event invites participants to challenge themselves in a variety of endurance races that combine running and mountain biking, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Saunders Springs Nature Preserve. With 99% of the courses featuring beautifully challenging singletrack trails, this is the perfect opportunity for solo racers, duos, or teams of four to test their limits.

The event kicks off with trail run events, including a 5k at 8:00 AM, a 10k at 8:05 AM, and 20k/30k endurance races starting at 8:10 AM. Kids can also join the fun with a free race at 9:00 AM. Later in the day, mountain biking takes center stage with various categories, including adult and junior team races, solo endurance challenges, and even a kids MTB race at 2:00 PM. Registration fees are budget-friendly, with the aim of raising funds for the Saunders Springs Betterment Fund, KyMBA Lincoln Trails, and the local trail community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, challenge yourself

Organiser's Description

Challenge yourself or you and your friends in solo, duo, or four-person classes over running and mountain biking endurance races at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve. Both the run and mountain bike races will be 99% singletrack trails that are beautifully challenging. Funds raised will benefit the Saunders Springs Betterment Fund, KyMBA Lincoln Trails, and local trail community.

The races are starting at the lower area of the nature preserve except for the kids races which will take place at the Stovall Cabin.

Trail Run Events
5k - $20 - 8:00am
10k - $20 - 8:05am
20k/30k Endurance Trail Races - 8:10am
Solo - Male/Female - $40 per person - 8:15am
Kids Race - Free - 9:00am

Mountain Bike Events
Adult 4 Person Team - Male/Female/Open/Open - $40 per person - 1:00pm
Duo - 6 Hour Endurance Male/Female/Open - $40 per person - 1:05pm
Junior 4 Person Team (11-17) - Male/Female/Open - $20 per person - 1:10pm
Solo - 6 Hour Endurance Male/Female - $40 per person - 1:15pm
Party Lappers: $20 per person - Anytime after 1:20pm
Kids MTB Race (up to 10 years old) - Free - 2:00pm

eMTBs are welcome in the Open Classes.

Party Lappers - $20 - can get in one lap anytime on either day - No timing or awards but pride in knowing that you're helping our park, teams and club keep growing our local outdoor recreation community!

Races

  • Kid's Trail Run (10 & Under)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • 5K Trail Run

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • 10K Trail Run

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:03AM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • Solo Endurance Trail Run - 20k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:06AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • Solo Endurance Trail Run - 30k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:09AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 22 FEB 26
  • Kid's Mountain Bike Race (10 & Under)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (1:30PM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • eMTB - 4 PERSON TEAM - 6 Hour Endurance ADULT Mountain Bike Race

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (1:00PM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • 4 PERSON TEAM - 6 Hour Endurance ADULT Mountain Bike Race

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (1:03PM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • DUO - 6 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (1:06PM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • 4-PERSON TEAM - 6 Hour Endurance JUNIOR Mountain Bike Race

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (1:09PM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • SOLO - 6 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (1:12PM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 06 FEB 26
  • Party Lapper - Single Lap

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th April 2026 (1:15PM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 06 FEB 26

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Location

Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, 100 Saunders Springs Lane, Radcliff, 40160, KY, United States

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