Alaska · 10K · 5K
Run for the River
Run for the River is a 10K and 5K event held in Soldotna, Alaska. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 5, 2027
- Location
- Soldotna, AK
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Location
- Soldotna, Alaska
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- Flat, riverside loop
- Registration
- kenaiwatershed.org
Registration, course & weather
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Run for the River
A multi-turn looped 5K and 10K routed along the famous Kenai River, hosted by the Kenai Watershed Forum to support river conservation.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Annual Kenai Watershed Forum fundraiser
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Run for the River: common questions
- When is the Run for the River?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027.
- Where is the Run for the River held?
- In Soldotna, Alaska.
- What distances does the Run for the River offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Run for the River?
- About 200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run for the River?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at kenaiwatershed.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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