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Run for the River takes place on June 6, 2026, in Soldotna, Alaska. The event offers both a 5K and 10K distance option on a looped course that follows the Kenai River. Participants of all ages can run or walk. Proceeds from the event support the Kenai Watershed Forum's summer programming and environmental initiatives.
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191 finishers on record for Run for the River 2026.
| Place | Name | Distance | Gender | Age group | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Aeschliman | 5k | M | M Top 3 | 19:39 |
| 1 | William Wilson | 10k | M | M Top 3 | 41:58 |
| 1 | Nathan Youmans | Virtual 10k | M | — | 1:02:35 |
| 2 | Jonah Strauel | 5k | M | M Top 3 | 19:45 |
| 2 | Cody Neuendorf | 10k | M | M Top 3 | 42:18 |
| 3 | Spencer Burnfield | 5k | M | M Top 3 | 21:18 |
| 3 | Queezy Blanks | 10k | M | M Top 3 | 42:33 |
| 4 | Braydon Whiteside | 5k | M | — | 21:23 |
| 4 | D. Brown | 10k | M | — | 42:56 |
| 5 | Shea Nash | 5k | M | — | 21:42 |
| 5 | Ethan Ostraff | 10k | M | — | 44:12 |
| 6 | Ken Youngberg | 5k | M | — | 21:46 |
| 6 | Francisco Leon | 10k | M | — | 44:38 |
| 7 | Katherine Goergen | 5k | F | F Top 3 | 22:14 |
| 7 | Morgan Aldridge | 10k | F | F Top 3 | 47:06 |
| 8 | T. Fallon | 5k | F | F Top 3 | 22:17 |
| 8 | Jonathon Einowski | 10k | M | — | 48:40 |
| 9 | Fletcher Teague | 5k | M | — | 23:05 |
| 9 | L. Laker | 10k | M | — | 48:47 |
| 10 | Alexander Stone | 5k | M | — | 23:21 |
| 10 | Jennifer McDougal | 10k | F | F Top 3 | 48:48 |
| 11 | Donica Nash | 5k | F | F Top 3 | 23:23 |
| 11 | Lupua Oba | 10k | F | F Top 3 | 49:23 |
| 12 | Jason Brissey | 5k | M | — | 24:05 |
| 12 | Niko Zlotnik | 10k | M | — | 49:28 |
| 13 | bill wood | 5k | M | — | 24:24 |
| 13 | Mya Taylor | 10k | F | — | 51:30 |
| 14 | Trenten Dodson | 5k | M | — | 24:25 |
| 14 | Jeoff Lanfear | 10k | M | — | 51:48 |
| 15 | brenner Musgrave | 5k | M | — | 24:29 |
| 15 | Don Connelly | 10k | M | — | 53:02 |
| 16 | M. McMilin | 5k | M | — | 24:57 |
| 16 | Marcie Stavich | 10k | F | — | 53:23 |
| 17 | Christine LeClair | 5k | F | — | 25:00 |
| 17 | Nate Nelson | 10k | M | — | 53:59 |
| 18 | Damaris Pitsch | 5k | F | — | 25:05 |
| 18 | Janet Snyder | 10k | F | — | 54:16 |
| 19 | Floyd Armstrong | 5k | M | — | 25:13 |
| 19 | Jamie Shoffit | 10k | F | — | 55:15 |
| 20 | Colton Roshak | 5k | M | — | 25:20 |
| 20 | Brayden Abeyta | 10k | M | — | 55:35 |
| 21 | Nicole Warren | 5k | F | — | 25:26 |
| 21 | Santiago Chavez | 10k | M | — | 55:49 |
| 22 | Audrey Haverland | 5k | F | — | 25:34 |
| 22 | Jaycie Peterson | 10k | F | — | 56:36 |
| 23 | Rylee Ellis | 5k | F | — | 25:43 |
| 23 | Kali Brickley | 10k | F | — | 57:04 |
| 24 | Andrew Stavich | 5k | M | — | 26:15 |
| 24 | Julia Anderson | 10k | F | — | 57:12 |
| 25 | Eliza Lay | 5k | F | — | 26:17 |
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190 finishers on record for Run for the River 2026. Each distance is analyzed separately; times are only comparable within one distance.
Race-day weather: 53F, clear
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| Band | Finishers | Median | p10 – p90 range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM Top 3 | 3 | 19:45 | 19:40–20:59 |
| FF Top 3 | 3 | 22:17 | 22:15–23:10 |
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