Running Free 4 Miler 2026 — Eagle River, AK

Date
September 20, 2026
Location
Eagle River, AK
Venue
Eagle River High School
Start Time
10:30 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
Running Free 4 Miler
Includes
T-Shirt
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Running Free 4 Miler is a 4-mile running race held on September 20, 2026, in Eagle River, Alaska. The event starts at 10:30 AM and is based at Eagle River High School. Entry costs $40.00. If you're unable to attend in person, the race organizers offer a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete the 4 miles on your own course and submit your time remotely. This flexibility makes it accessible for athletes with travel constraints or scheduling conflicts.

From the Race Organizer
Thank you for participating in the 12th annual Running Free community race! The Running Free 4 Miler is 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. The runners from our inside program will cheer you on from the yard and will staff the aid station. If you can't join us in person this year, you can compete virtually. The virtual event is 4 miles, just like the in-person event. But you can earn the "Run Like Sarah" award by completing the most 4-mile "laps" of anyone in the virtual event. If you want to "Run Like Sarah," 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Running Free 4 Miler 2026 — Eagle River, AK?

Running Free 4 Miler 2026 — Eagle River, AK takes place on September 20, 2026. The race is held in Eagle River, Alaska.

Where is Running Free 4 Miler 2026 — Eagle River, AK held?

Running Free 4 Miler 2026 — Eagle River, AK is held at Eagle River High School in Eagle River, Alaska.

Where can I find hotels near Running Free 4 Miler 2026 — Eagle River, AK?

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