Running Free 4 Miler
Running Free 4 Miler is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Eagle River, AK, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the 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.
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
52°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
56%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Running Free 4 Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
59
Days to train
- Race
- Running Free 4 Miler
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Scotty Gomez 5K Run or Walk
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Eagle River than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Running Free 4 Miler
Sep 20, 2026