In 74 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6, Wilmington NC
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
62–76°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
60–73°F
dry
2024
56–70°F
dry
2023
55–78°F
dry
2022
57–72°F
dry
2021
66–77°F
rain
2020
69–79°F
dry
2019
58–75°F
dry
2018
77–82°F
rain
2017
74–82°F
rain
2016
56–66°F
dry
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About this race
WHAT
- Event: Grab your friends and sign up for CRH's Run for Recovery 5k at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC!
- Community: Join Christian Recovery Houses, Inc. and the greater Wilmington community for a fun race morning filled with music and prizes.
- Course: A 5k walk and run course featuring two comfortable laps around one of Wilmington's best known and safest 5k routes at Long Leaf Park.
- Celebration: Regardless of whether you are a novice racer, a pro, or someone who loves CRH's mission, together we can make a difference in Wilmington as we Run for Recovery.
WHEN
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
WHERE
- Location: Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6
- Address: 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409
COURSE MAP
- Link: Click HERE
EVENT SCHEDULE
- Schedule: For a full schedule Click HERE
PARKING
- Availability: Parking is available at any legal parking spot at Long Leaf Park.
- Nearby Lots: There are several parking lots near Shelter 6 at Long Leaf Park.
TO REGISTER
- Deadline: Online registration closes 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Sign Up: To Register, just click on the Sign Up button in the upper right.
- QR Code: If you register at Pre-Race Packet Pickup or Race Day, you will be asked to scan a QR code with your phone and register online.
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
- Mission: Christian Recovery Houses, Inc. is a nonprofit Christ-centered residential halfway house ministry in Wilmington, NC.
- Support: They lead, teach, and embrace every resident in a new chapter in their journey to sobriety through a Christ filled 12 step based walk.
- Impact: Over the last 18 years, CRH has ministered to well over a thousand men and women, transforming countless lives.
- Community: Individuals become productive, impactful members of the community, carrying the message of recovery to others.
JOIN US
- Participation: Come run the good race with the Wilmington community at this year’s Run for Recovery 5k.
- Looking Forward: CRH looks forward to seeing you there!
MORE INFORMATION
- Website: More on Christian Recovery Houses, visit HERE.
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