The summer season on the Kenai includes multiple running events throughout the months of June thru August, including the Kenai Run Into Summer 5K Series and the Kenai River Festival Run for the River event.
Kenai Run Into Summer: Wednesday’s in Kenai
Registration/Start/Finish at Kenai Visitor Center
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28Registration 5 p.m.
Start 5:30 p.m.
16yo & Over: $20
6yo – 15yo: $10
5 and under: Free
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Registration: 8 a.m.
10 Mile Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
5K Race Start: 9 a.m.
Run for the River is part of the annual Kenai River Festival, a free family event geared towards fun and inspiration. The proceeds from the race help support the Festival and the environmental programs of the Kenai Watershed Forum. Runners and walkers of all ages will enjoy this multi-turn, looped 5K and 10 Mile course that is routed along the famous Kenai River.
Stop by our office in Soldotna Creek Park or stop by the Runner’s Feed. Registered runners eat for free!
Race Day Registration ~ June 10 ~ $45
Register in person at Race Central.
Medals are awarded to the top 3 5K and 10 mile runners for men and women.
Announcements, photos, and updates are all available on our Facebook page: RunfortheRiver
For the safety of all, Run for the River is a PET FREE event. Please leave Fido at home while you enjoy the Run.
Pre-Race Pasta Dinner
All registered runners are invited to a free pasta dinner the night before the race! While there you can pick up your race bib, t-shirt, check out the race course maps, and enjoy live music at the Kenai River Festival in the park. Volunteers will be on hand to answer race related questions and late registration will be available.
