Running Free 4 Miler
Eagle River, AK
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Where
Eagle River High School, Eagle River AK
Distance
Typical weather
42–52°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
46–56°F
dry
2024
39–49°F
dry
2023
40–45°F
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2022
45–50°F
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2021
35–47°F
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2020
40–49°F
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2019
47–50°F
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2018
46–56°F
dry
2017
41–53°F
dry
2016
45–56°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Running Free 4 Miler
- Date: 2026-09-20
- Location: Eagle River High School, Eagle River, AK
- Registration Link: Register Here
Course Details
- Type: Out-and-back course
- Turnaround Point: Hiland Mountain Correctional Center
- Loop: Includes a loop around the facility on the security road
- Support: Runners from the inside program will cheer from the yard and staff the aid station
Virtual Participation
- Option: Compete virtually if unable to join in person
- Distance: 4 miles, identical to the in-person event
- Award: "Run Like Sarah" awarded for most 4-mile laps completed in the virtual event
- Results: Ranked by number of laps completed, with time as tiebreaker
Thank You
Thank you for participating in the 12th annual Running Free community race!
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