ROCovery #OMAAT 24-Hour Run/Walk Challenge

Event Overview

ROCovery #OMAAT 24-Hour Run/Walk Challenge
One mile at a time. We all have the same 24 hours.

Date: April 18–19, 2026
Location: Fellows Road Park
Time: 1:00 pm Saturday – 1:00 pm Sunday

About the Challenge

The ROCovery #OMAAT (One Mile At A Time) 24-Hour Run/Walk Challenge is a unique endurance event designed for all paces and goals. Inspired by the recovery principle of One Day At A Time (ODAAT), this challenge reminds us that progress is built one step, one mile, one day at a time.

Challenge Details

• Course: The course is a one-mile loop at Fellows Road Park.
• Terrain: The terrain is a combination of pavement, gravel, and grass with very little elevation.
• Loops: Run or walk as many — or as few — loops as you choose within the 24-hour window.
• Course Direction: At 1:00 am, 12 hours after the race starts, the course direction will reverse.

Race Logistics

• Flexibility: Come and go as you please — you set your own challenge.
• Aid Station: A fully stocked aid station will be available at the start/finish line throughout the event.
• CUP FREE: This is a CUP FREE event so please bring your own refillable bottles, reusable collapsible cups, or alternative hydration system.
• Community: Whether you’re aiming to push your distance, enjoy the camaraderie of the recovery community, or simply move with purpose, this event is about showing up and giving your best — one mile at a time.

Results

We will post your start and end times and number of loops on the board. Final results will be uploaded to RunSignup sometime after the race.

FAQ's

Alcohol Policy:

• Alcohol-Free: No. This is an alcohol-free event. This event is hosted by ROCovery, an organization that supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.

Hydration:

• Water: Yes, this will be a CUP FREE event.
• Aid Station: Water and Tailwind will be available: you will need your own refillable bottles.

Aid Station Availability:

• Beverages: Water, Tailwind, Coke, Ginger Ale, Coffee, Cocoa.
• Fruit: Clementines, Bananas, Apples.
• Snacks: Chips, Pretzels, Cookies, Regular and Peanut M&Ms, Swedish Fish, Gummy Bears, Sour Patch Kids, Pickles.
• Prepared Foods: Grilled Cheese, Eggs, Broth, Rice, Cup of Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches.

Personal Aid Stations and Parking

• Personal Stations: Yes, there's plenty of room to set up a tent and your own aid station right along the course.
• Car Access: Yes, your car will be right along the course within view. Parking will only be allowed within designated parking areas.

Pet Policy

• Dogs: While this is a public park, we ask that you not run with your dog.

Device Charging

• Electricity: Yes, we have access to a large indoor shelter that has outlets.
• Portable Chargers: It is a good idea to bring your own portable chargers.

Timing and Loops

• Self-Timing: No, you will mark your own loops.
• Start Time: The race officially begins at 1:00 PM on Saturday, 4/18.

Additional Information

• Bathroom Availability: Yes, the Start/Finish line and Aid Station are at a large indoor shelter with several stalls.
• Course Lighting: The Parking Lot and Start/Finish area will have some lighting: the course itself is not lit.
• Course Terrain: The course is a one-mile loop with little elevation and some gravel.

Community and Support

This run is hosted by ROCovery. ROCovery is a supportive community of physically active individuals brought together by sober living, committed to creating an environment of healing and recovery. Members, friends, and families are empowered to discover their inner strength and confidence through adventure, fun, and camaraderie.

Our programs are free and open to anyone with 48 hours of continuous sobriety. We welcome friends, family members and those who choose to live sober. If you would like to donate you can do so here: https://www.rocoveryfitness.org/support-us.html