Mustang Bear Paw 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $40
From the Organizer
The Mustang Bear Paw 5k is an event for the whole family. This is a race for all ages and abilities. The race takes place as a prelude to the Bear Paw Festival parade. You will run the route of the parade through downtown Eagle River, past cheering crowds, in front of the reviewing stand, onto the paced bike trail, completing a loop back to the finish line.
New to the Mustang Bear Paw this year!
This year, the Mustang Bear Paw is sanctioned by, and sponsored in part by USATF, the national governing body for all disciplines of running in the United States. This year’s event is a USATF Alaska Association 5K Road Race Championship, and USATF will be awarding cash prizes for the top finishers who also are USATF members. USATF certifies all championship courses to ensure the accuracy, and legitimacy, of the route to qualify further in the race circuit.
USATF membership is not required to run the Mustang Bear Paw, but if you want to compete for the cash prizes – as well as two bonus cash prizes for USATF members drawn at random – join USATF before submitting your registration. Go to Alaska.usatf.org and click on “membership.” Your year-long membership not only helps support our sport locally but also provides you with secondary insurance while traveling to and from, and competing in a USATF-sanctioned event.
For membership questions, contact president@alaska.usatf.org
Event Location
The event starts on the road outside the Auto Zone parking lot in Downtown Eagle River, 12250 Old Glann Hwy, Eagle River, AK, 99577.
The event finishes on the sidewalk outside the Eagle River Presbyterian Church in Downtown Eagle River, 12836 Old Glenn Hwy, Eagle River, AK, 99577.
Bib Pickup
Thursday, July 9th: 4:30 - 6:30 PM at the Downtown Skinny Raven, 800 H Street, Anchorage, AK
OR
Event Day from 8:45 - 10:00 AM at the Auto Zone in Downtown Eagle River
Awards
Awards will be available for pickup at the results tent with computer lookup at the finish area.
Top 3 Overall
Age Classes:1-8, 9-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Double dipping is allowed, win overall and you also win your age class.
Safety Policies
For participant safety, and to comply with our insurance we do not allow the following to participate in the race:
- Dogs or any other pets
- Bicycles
- Rollerblades
- Skateboards
Participants with baby joggers or strollers are asked to start in the back of the field and to be courteous to your fellow participants.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eagle Rvr Gakona Circle, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Eagle River, AK
Population
289,069
as of 2023
City Elevation
757 ft
Nearest Airport
ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mustang Bear Paw 5K?
- Mustang Bear Paw 5K is a running race held in Eagle River, Alaska on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mustang Bear Paw 5K?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Eagle River, Alaska at 12250 Old Glenn Hwy. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mustang Bear Paw 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mustang Bear Paw 5K
Jul 11, 2026