Run for the Refuge
- Date Thu 21st August 2025 - Sun 24th August 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 29th annual Run for the Refuge, taking place from August 21st to 24th, 2025, in the beautiful Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star! This exciting virtual event celebrates the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and raises vital funds for the Northern Alaska Environmental Center's Arctic Program. Participants can choose to run, walk, bike, or kayak a distance of 3 miles or 5k, or any distance that showcases their support for this precious natural resource.
Join fellow nature enthusiasts and make a positive impact by hitting the trails or exploring your favorite outdoor activities! Don’t forget to gather your friends and sign up early to spread the word about this inspiring event. All participants will receive a printable bib, and we encourage you to share your adventures on social media with #RunForTheRefuge and by tagging @NorthernCenter. Stay tuned for the chance to order a unique Run for the Refuge T-shirt featuring stunning art by our 2025 Featured Artist, Tehya McLeod. Let's unite in our love for the Arctic Refuge and make this event unforgettable!
Join fellow nature enthusiasts and make a positive impact by hitting the trails or exploring your favorite outdoor activities! Don’t forget to gather your friends and sign up early to spread the word about this inspiring event. All participants will receive a printable bib, and we encourage you to share your adventures on social media with #RunForTheRefuge and by tagging @NorthernCenter. Stay tuned for the chance to order a unique Run for the Refuge T-shirt featuring stunning art by our 2025 Featured Artist, Tehya McLeod. Let's unite in our love for the Arctic Refuge and make this event unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
Join us virtually August 21-24 to celebrate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge during the 29th annual Run for the Refuge. All proceeds go to the Northern Alaska Environmental 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.
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 3 miles or 5k, but anything to show support of the Arctic Refuge is great.
To make the biggest impact and show of support for the Arctic Refuge, 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 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.
Stay tuned to order your Run for the Refuge T-shirt sporting art by Tehya McLeod, our 2025 Featured Artist.
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 3 miles or 5k, but anything to show support of the Arctic Refuge is great.
To make the biggest impact and show of support for the Arctic Refuge, 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 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.
Stay tuned to order your Run for the Refuge T-shirt sporting art by Tehya McLeod, our 2025 Featured Artist.
Races
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Run for the Refuge Anywhere
Free
OPENS 01 JULRun, walk, hike, bike, paddle, or do another human-powered activity on a route of your own design! Suggested distance is 5k or 3 miles, but any activity outside is a great way to show your support.
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