Armed Forces Endurance Run
Kendallville, United States • 16 May 2026
Event details
The Armed Forces Endurance Run is a fixed-time endurance run held on May 16, 2026, to honor active duty service members and veterans. This year the event honors the Air Force. The race takes place at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, IN, which surrounds the 117-acre Bixler Lake. A pedestrian walkway and nature trail of over three miles circles the lake and runs by two beaches and landscaped woodlands.
Distances and formats:
- 6 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 24 Hour Relay (team of four)
Course and services
The course uses the roughly 3-mile walkway around the lake. The loop is partly asphalt and partly true trail. Indoor restroom facilities are available on both sides of the lake. Runners may run as much or as little as they wish within their chosen time limit. Each participant receives a unique finisher medal and an additional award customized to reflect the mileage they achieved.
A relay option is available for the 24 hour event and is organized for teams of four. Camping is offered in designated campground spots across from the start/finish and for free next to the start/finish; camping is first come, first serve and fee and reservation details will be provided later. An aid station will support runners, and there will be live music from an all veterans band. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.