Saturday, June 6, 2026
Registration: 8am – 9am
5K & 10K Race Start: 9:30am
Virtual Run Available
Online registration for 2026 coming soon!
2025 Race Results – Click Here!
Run for the River is an annual event hosted by the Kenai Watershed Forum. The proceeds from the race help support our summer events and the environmental programs of the Kenai Watershed Forum. Runners and walkers of all ages will enjoy this multi-turn, looped 5K and 10K course that is routed along the famous Kenai River.
Registration Information
Early Registration – thru May 23rd – $30
Register online, by mail, or in person at our office in Soldotna Creek Park
Late Registration – May 24th thru June 5th – $40
Race Day Registration – June 6 – $50
Run for the River gives you THREE OPTIONS!
1) IN PERSON RACE – At this time, we are planning on an in-person Run for the River. *If circumstances prevent an in-person Run, all runners will participate virtually.
2) VIRTUAL RUN – Pick your place (ANYWHERE in the U.S.!) and time of day to run your 5K or 10K and then send us a screenshot of your run tracking app! Virtual runners may pick up their t-shirts in person or select for them to be mailed.
3) DON’T RUN! – Not a runner but want to support Run for the River and the Kenai Watershed Forum? Donations towards the run and the Kenai Watershed Forum are greatly appreciated, and donors will receive a commemorative Run for the River shirt from previous years while supplies last.
General Information
Medals are awarded to the top 3 runners in the 5K and 10K for both men and women.
Announcements, photos, and updates are all available on our Facebook page: RunfortheRiver
Run for the River is a PET FREE event. For the safety of all, please leave pets at home while you enjoy the Run.
Race T-Shirts are free with registration on a first come, first serve basis. We are pleased to present a special Dri-FIT shirt to all runners!
Race Course
We need Volunteers!
Want to be a part of this exciting event, but you don’t want to run or walk? We need volunteers for race set-up, bikers, and water stations! Fill out the R4R form on the volunteer page to be a part of this event! Contact Cierra Vandehey (cierra@kenaiwatershed.org) if you have any inquiries.
Thank You!
Big thanks to our Presenting Sponsor
Central Peninsula Hospital is dedicated to the health and wellness of our community members as well as providing high quality health care to residents and visitors of the Kenai Peninsula. We appreciate their community spirit and are proud to have them as our Presenting Sponsor! CPH employees race for free! * employment will be verified.
2024 RESULTS
Please click the button below to view the 2024 Run for the River results. Our timing system experienced some errors, and lost the times of select runners. If you don’t see your time listed, but have it available, please reach out and we can get it added! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
