Northern Center and Earthjustice Run for the Refuge
- Date Thu 21st August 2025 - Sun 24th August 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure at the 29th annual Northern Center and Earthjustice Run for the Refuge, taking place from August 21 to August 24, 2025, in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star! This vibrant event celebrates the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and encourages participants to engage with nature in a way that suits them best. Whether you prefer to run, bike, kayak, or embark on any other people-powered journey, your participation—especially in a suggested distance of 5k (three miles)—will showcase your support for this vital natural habitat.
Registration is free, and by making a donation of any amount, you’ll also be entered into an exciting door prize drawing. Gather your friends and family to join in the fun, and don't forget to share your experiences using #RunForTheRefuge on social media! All participants will receive a printable bib, and there are fantastic race apparel options available to order. Let’s come together for this meaningful cause and make a positive impact for the Arctic Refuge!
Registration is free, and by making a donation of any amount, you’ll also be entered into an exciting door prize drawing. Gather your friends and family to join in the fun, and don't forget to share your experiences using #RunForTheRefuge on social media! All participants will receive a printable bib, and there are fantastic race apparel options available to order. Let’s come together for this meaningful cause and make a positive impact for the Arctic Refuge!
Organiser's Description
Join the Northern Alaska Environmental Center virtually August 21-24 to celebrate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge during the 29th annual Run for the Refuge, sponsored this year by Earthjustice. Registration for this year's event is free and anyone who makes a donation (of any amount) will be automatically entered into a door prize drawing.
There are so many wonderful ways to be outdoors, and we hope youll get inspired to hit the trail, hop on your bike, launch your kayak, or set off on your favorite people-powered adventure. Suggested distance is 5k (three miles), but any distance shows your support of the Arctic Refuge.
Order your race apparel here!
* BASEBALL TEE [https://www.bonfire.com/run-for-the-refuge-baseball-tee/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=post_campaign_launch&utm_campaign=run-for-the-refuge-baseball-tee&utm_content=default]
* PREMIUM COTTON TEE [https://www.bonfire.com/run-for-the-refuge/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=run-for-the-refuge&utm_content=default]
* CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT [https://www.bonfire.com/run-for-the-refuge-crewneck-sweatshirt/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=post_campaign_launch&utm_campaign=run-for-the-refuge-crewneck-sweatshirt&utm_content=default]
To make the biggest impact, wed love your help spreading the word far and wide. Get a group of friends together and sign up early! Then join our FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE [https://www.facebook.com/events/3964521217131606/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D] to discuss routes and get inspired. All participants will receive a printable bib, and we hope youll share your adventures with #RunForTheRefuge, tagging @NORTHERNCENTER ON SOCIAL MEDIA [https://www.instagram.com/thenortherncenter/].
Stay tuned to order your Run for the Refuge T-shirt. All proceeds go to the Northern Center's Arctic Program. To learn more about the threats facing the Arctic Refuge, go to our website NORTHERN.ORG [https://northern.org] and SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST [https://northern.org/subscribe/].
There are so many wonderful ways to be outdoors, and we hope youll get inspired to hit the trail, hop on your bike, launch your kayak, or set off on your favorite people-powered adventure. Suggested distance is 5k (three miles), but any distance shows your support of the Arctic Refuge.
Order your race apparel here!
* BASEBALL TEE [https://www.bonfire.com/run-for-the-refuge-baseball-tee/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=post_campaign_launch&utm_campaign=run-for-the-refuge-baseball-tee&utm_content=default]
* PREMIUM COTTON TEE [https://www.bonfire.com/run-for-the-refuge/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=run-for-the-refuge&utm_content=default]
* CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT [https://www.bonfire.com/run-for-the-refuge-crewneck-sweatshirt/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=post_campaign_launch&utm_campaign=run-for-the-refuge-crewneck-sweatshirt&utm_content=default]
To make the biggest impact, wed love your help spreading the word far and wide. Get a group of friends together and sign up early! Then join our FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE [https://www.facebook.com/events/3964521217131606/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D] to discuss routes and get inspired. All participants will receive a printable bib, and we hope youll share your adventures with #RunForTheRefuge, tagging @NORTHERNCENTER ON SOCIAL MEDIA [https://www.instagram.com/thenortherncenter/].
Stay tuned to order your Run for the Refuge T-shirt. All proceeds go to the Northern Center's Arctic Program. To learn more about the threats facing the Arctic Refuge, go to our website NORTHERN.ORG [https://northern.org] and SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST [https://northern.org/subscribe/].
Races
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Run for the Refuge Anywhere
Free
Run, walk, hike, bike, paddle, or do another human-powered activity on a route of your own design! Suggested distance is 5k (three miles), but any activity outside is a great way to show your support.
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