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Armed Forces Endurance Run

Kendallville, United States • 16 May 2026

Event details

The Armed Forces Endurance Run is a fixed-time endurance running event held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, that honors active duty service members and veterans. Each year the event highlights a different branch of the service; this year it honors the Air Force and race swag will reflect that branch. Registration closes on Thu, May 14 at 11:59 PM ET. Every participant receives a unique finisher medal and an additional award that is customized to reflect the mileage they achieve.

Distances and formats

  • 6 hour individual event
  • 12 hour individual event
  • 24 hour individual event
  • 24 hour relay for teams of three

Course and facilities

The race takes place at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, IN, which surrounds 117-acre Bixler Lake. The course uses a walkway and nature trail of about three miles that circles the lake. The loop is part asphalt and part natural trail. Indoor restroom facilities are available on both sides of the lake. Camping is available in designated campground spots either for a small fee across from the start-finish area or for free next to the start-finish area on a first-come, first-serve basis; details on camping costs and park reservations will be provided after the start of the year. The event provides an aid station and daytime live music from an all-veterans band. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Indiana Kendallville

Race information

Website Registration
24 hr
24 Hour Race
24 hr
24 Hour Relay
12 hr
12 Hour Race
6 hr
6 Hour Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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