Strides For Service 5k/10k

Strides For Service 5k/10k is held in Radcliff, Kentucky, on November 14, 2026, at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, in honor of veterans. The 10K (6.2 miles) starts at 8:10 AM and the 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) at 8:15 AM. You can run, jog, or walk either distance, and the event welcomes all ages and fitness levels; strollers and service dogs are encouraged. A celebration follows at the finish, and proceeds go back to the nature preserve itself.

The nature-preserve setting suggests a route that rewards a steady effort rather than a fast opening mile. The 10K is a good target for runners moving up from the 5K: eight weeks with a weekly longer run of 5 to 7 miles is enough. The 5K, with walking explicitly welcome, suits families and first-timers, and the stroller-friendly policy means parents do not have to choose between racing and bringing the kids. Both starts are early, so plan a light breakfast and a short warm-up walk before the gun.