Running Free 4 Miler
Eagle River, AK
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Eagle River High School, Eagle River AK
42–52°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
46–56°F
dry
2024
39–49°F
dry
2023
40–45°F
rain
2022
45–50°F
rain
2021
35–47°F
rain
2020
40–49°F
rain
2019
47–50°F
rain
2018
46–56°F
dry
2017
41–53°F
dry
2016
45–56°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 20
Cloudy · 42–54°F
Sunday, Sep 20starts near 42°F · 63% chance of rain · wind up to 4 mph
About this race
Event Overview
Thank you for participating in the 12th annual Running Free community race!
Race Details
- Distance: 4 miles
- Course: An out-and-back course from Eagle River High School to Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, with a loop around the facility on the security road before heading back to ERHS.
- Cheer Support: Runners from our inside program will cheer you on from the yard and will staff the aid station.
Virtual Participation
- Virtual Option: If you can't join us in person this year, you can compete virtually.
- Distance: The virtual event is 4 miles, just like the in-person event.
- Award: Earn the "Run Like Sarah" award by completing the most 4-mile "laps" of anyone in the virtual event.
- Results: You are able to upload as many 4-mile laps as you can complete during the virtual event period. Results will be ranked on the number of laps completed, then by time as the tie breaker.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Running Free 4 Miler.
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