The Stride
Presented by McDonald Automotive
The 31st Annual Stride
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Littleton Museum
Thank you for joining us!
We are proud to have raised $135,000 and welcomed over 1,500 participants.
PHOTO GALLERY COMING SOON.
2026 Stride Race Results
View race results for the Wheelchair 5K and 5K HERE.
Post Stride T-Shirt Pickup
If you aren't able to pick up your Stride shirt during Early Packet Pickup or on Race Day, you still have the opportunity to pick it up at our offices (LPS ESC, 5776 S. Crocker St., Littleton, 80120) on the following dates:
Tues., 10/27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wed., 10/28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thurs., 10/29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you would like us to have your shirt ready for you at reception, please email Kristin Byrne at kbyrne@lps.k12.co.us to let her know what day you will be coming.
School Grant Recipients
$17,000 in Health & Wellness grants were available for schools or programs through our Stride School contests!
Highest Overall Participation ($2,000 each)*
- Elementary School - Little Raven (2026 Stride Cup Overall Winner!)
- Middle School - Goddard
- High School - Heritage
- Program - NOVA
Highest Increase in Participation from Last Year ($1,000 each)
- Elementary School - Field
- Middle School - Euclid
- High School - No winner this year
- Program - Transition Services
Most School Spirit ($1,000 each) - Based on Stride Expo Booth - Judged by the LPS Board of Education
- Elementary School - Runyon
- Middle School - Newton
- High School - Arapahoe
- Program - Options/Phoenix
Best Pre-Event Marketing and Promotion ($1,000) - Based on Self-Reporting Form Submitted to LPSF
- Any School or Program - Newton
*To level the playing field, the winner will be selected based on the highest percentage of participation based on student enrollment. The overall winner wins the Stride Cup for 2026-27 school year.
More Events, More Impact
Every event we host is an opportunity to uplift students, connect our community, and create meaningful change. From family-friendly fundraisers to community celebrations, each experience supports our mission and extends the reach of our impact.
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