The Stride Littleton
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The Stride : Littleton, CO : October 25, 2026
The Stride is an event presented by McDonald Automotive and organized by the LPS Foundation at the Littleton Museum (6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO). The event combines a community 5K, a Kids Fun Run, and a Health + Wellness Expo, with proceeds supporting Littleton Public Schools and LPS Foundation initiatives.
Event distances and formats include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run (age 10 and under)
- 5K Wheelchair Division (adult and junior)
- Virtual 5K
The 5K course runs through historic Littleton neighborhoods and passes near several LPS schools. The Kids Fun Run is a loop around Ketring Park. A wheelchair division is new for 2026, welcoming both youth and adult wheelchair athletes. An awards ceremony follows the runs.
Registration and race logistics note that online registration closes on October 23 and race-day registration is available at the Littleton Museum. Early packet pickup eligibility requires registration by October 19. Pricing varies by category: the Kids Fun Run is listed at $5; youth, adult, senior, and wheelchair 5K prices range by registration period. Race bibs include disposable timing tags; adult shirts are poly-rich long-sleeved (S-2XL) and kids receive a long-sleeved cotton shirt (Youth Large). Virtual participants receive a shirt available for pickup within 14 days.
Fundraising supports school grants ($15,000 available) and broader LPS programs; total raised toward the $17,500 goal is shown on event materials. Several streets around the museum will be impacted on race day, including W Shepperd Ave, S Gallup St, and S Lakeview St. Volunteers are listed as needed for event operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
