Be a part of the Santa Fe Striders Running Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex. There will be 5K and 10K cross country course and races with distances that vary with age group for younger runners. The 5K & 10K courses are on trail/dirt roads except for .25 miles. Races for 3 - 14 Years Old Runners For our younger runners we have several free races based on age. Why? To get kids moving! To promote a healthy lifestyle and educate kids about running. 3 – 4 yrs old – 200 meters 5 – 6 yrs old – 400 meters 7 – 8 yrs old – 800 meters 9 – 10 yrs old – 1 mile 11 – 14 yrs old – 2 miles You MUST check in by 8:45 am to receive your race number. Free giveaway (SWAG) guaranteed if registered by June 25. Online registration closes on July 16 @ 11:59 pm 5K & 10K Cross Country Race Awards: Cash Prizes to Top Male, Female & Non-Binary Overall* First Place - $100 Second Place - $75 Third Place - $50 First Male & Female Masters (40+) - $35 Standard 10 year age gr
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Santa Fe Striders Running Festival 2026 — Santa Fe, NM
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Santa Fe, NM.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
