Running Free 4 Miler
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- Running Free 4 Miler · Virtual 4 Mile Lap Challenge
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
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.
104
Days to train
- Race
- Running Free 4 Miler
- Date
- September 20, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running Free 4 Miler?
- Running Free 4 Miler is a running race held in Eagle River, Alaska on September 20, 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 Running Free 4 Miler?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Eagle River, Alaska at Eagle River High School, Eagle River, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running Free 4 Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running Free 4 Miler
Sep 20, 2026