Saunders Springs Shootout

Radcliff, United States • 11-12 Apr 2026

Saunders Springs Shootout, Radcliff KY

The Saunders Springs Shootout is a two day trail event at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve on April 11-12, 2026. The program separates mountain bike endurance racing and trail running across the preserve, with start and finish in the lower area and kids races at the Stovall Cabin.

Saturday features mountain bike endurance classes that include solo, duo, four person adult teams, and four person junior teams. eMTBs are permitted in the open classes. A Party Lapper option provides a single lap with no timing and no awards. A separate kids mountain bike race is offered for ages 10 and under.

Sunday hosts trail running events on courses that are reported as 99% singletrack. Distances include:

  • 5K trail run
  • 10K trail run
  • 25K trail run
  • Kid's trail run (10 and under)

Proceeds benefit the Saunders Springs Betterment Fund, KyMBA Lincoln Trails, and the local trail community. All races use trails within Saunders Springs Nature Preserve and follow the preserve layout and trail system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
25k Trail Run
10 km
10k Trail Run
5 km
5k Trail Run
4 Person Team - 6 Hour Endurance Adult Mountain Bike Race
Solo - 6 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race
Party Lapper - Single Lap
Kid's Trail Run (10 & Under)
Kid's Mountain Bike Race (10 & Under)
Emtb - 4 Person Team - 6 Hour Endurance Adult Mountain Bike Race
Duo - 6 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race
4-Person Team - 6 Hour Endurance Junior Mountain Bike Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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