Northern Center and Earthjustice Run for the Refuge

🌍 Event Overview

Join the Northern Alaska Environmental Center virtually August 21-24 to celebrate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge during the 29th annual Run for the Refuge, sponsored this year by Earthjustice. Registration for this year's event is free and anyone who makes a donation (of any amount) will be automatically entered into a door prize drawing.

🚶‍♂️ Outdoor Activities

There are so many wonderful ways to be outdoors, and we hope you’ll get inspired to hit the trail, hop on your bike, launch your kayak, or set off on your favorite people-powered adventure. Suggested distance is 5k (three miles), but any distance shows your support of the Arctic Refuge.

📣 Spread the Word

To make the biggest impact, we’d love your help spreading the word far and wide. Get a group of friends together and sign up early! Then join our Facebook Event Page to discuss routes and get inspired. All participants will receive a printable bib, and we hope you’ll share your adventures with #RunForTheRefuge, tagging @NorthernCenter on social media.

👕 T-Shirt Orders

Stay tuned to order your Run for the Refuge T-shirt sporting art by Tehya McLeod, our 2025 Featured Artist.

🦋 Proceeds and More Information

All proceeds go to the Northern Center's Arctic Program. To learn more about the threats facing the Arctic Refuge, go to our website northern.org and subscribe to our email list.

For more details about the race, visit the official webpage at Run for the Refuge.