Run for Recovery

🎉 Event Overview

We hope you will join us this year at our annual Run for Recovery, where we will also celebrate Recovery Resources’ 70th-year platinum anniversary!

At the Run, runners, and walkers of all ages come together to support, celebrate, remember, and raise funds in support of our mission: “Helping people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug, and other addictions.”

🗓️ Schedule

• 7:00am: Open Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
• 7:15am: Zoo Gate Opens, Community Tables Open
• 8:15am: Opening Ceremonies at Palava Hut
• 8:25am: Kids' Fun Run
• 8:30am: 5K
• 8:45am: Registration Closes
• 8:50am: One Mile Wellness Walk
• 9:45am: Medal Ceremony at Palava Hut

Registration fees include wristband for admission into the Zoo all day!

⏰ Start Times

• Registration/Packet Pick Up: 7:00am
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:30am
• One Mile Wellness Walk: 8:50am

📏 Distances

• 5K Run/Walk
• One Mile Wellness Walk

⏱️ Timing

• 5K: Chip Timed
• One Mile Wellness Walk: Not Timed
• Virtual Runners: Submit Your Results HERE

📝 Registration

Pre-Registration until Thursday, August 7 at midnight.

• 5k: $35 (race day: $40)
• 1 mile not timed: $20 (race day: $25)
• Kid's Fun Run: $20 (race day: $25)
• Supporter: $15 (race day: $20, no shirt)
• Virtual Participant: $35

Registration after Saturday, August 2nd or on race day: T-shirts are not guaranteed and sizes are subject to availability!

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

🎽 Participants Receive

A short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day! MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 10AM!

Awards

1ST PLACE RUN MEDALS FOR FEMALE & MALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE BRACKETS:

• Under 10
• 10-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+

🤝 Volunteers

Volunteer with us and help make the race great! Sign up HERE

👥 Supporters

Supporters wanting to cheer on runners/walkers will need to register for the event. There is a "Supporter" option when registering.

ℹ️ More Information

For more information regarding the 2025 Run for Recovery, contact advancement@recres.org.

For more information regarding the race, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@hermescleveland.com.

🌐 Learn More

For more details, visit the official race page: Run for Recovery.