Saunders Springs Shootout

Radcliff, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Saunders Springs Shootout

The Saunders Springs Shootout takes place on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, 100 Saunders Springs Lane, Radcliff, KY 40160. The event features both running and mountain bike endurance races that use trails that are 99% singletrack. Most races start at the lower area of the nature preserve; kids races take place at the Stovall Cabin. Funds raised will benefit the Saunders Springs Betterment Fund, KyMBA Lincoln Trails, and the local trail community.

Events and fees

  • Kid's Trail Run (10 & Under) - Free
  • 5K Trail Run - $20
  • 10K Trail Run - $20
  • Solo Endurance Trail Run - 20k - $40
  • Solo Endurance Trail Run - 30k - $40

Mountain bike events include adult 4-person teams ($40 per person), duo 6-hour endurance teams ($40 per person), junior 4-person teams for ages 11-17 ($20 per person), and solo 6-hour endurance ($40 per person). A Party Lapper option ($20) allows one untimed lap on either day with no awards. A kid's mountain bike race for ages up to 10 is free. eMTBs are allowed in the Open classes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
Solo Endurance Trail Run - 30k
20 km
Solo Endurance Trail Run - 20k
10 km
10k Trail Run
5 km
5k Trail Run
Emtb - 4 Person Team - 6 Hour Endurance Adult Mountain Bike Race
Kid's Mountain Bike Race (10 & Under)
Kid's Trail Run (10 & Under)
Party Lapper - Single Lap
Solo - 6 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race
4 Person Team - 6 Hour Endurance Adult Mountain Bike Race
4-Person Team - 6 Hour Endurance Junior Mountain Bike Race
Duo - 6 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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