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Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk

Date
July 18, 2026
Distance
5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles) · 2K Walk/Run (1.2) Miles · VIRTUAL Run For Recovery-Run or walk anywhere at anytime! We will mail your shirt!

From the Organizer

Are you ready to do good things with your feet? Then lace up your running and walking shoes and join us at 9am on Saturday, July 18th for the Run For Recovery at 107 Jefferson Street in Fairmont! It's a powerful morning of community, compassion, and movement—featuring a 5K run and a 2K walk to benefit the Union Rescue Mission.

Help feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and bring hope to those battling addiction. Runners, walkers, families—everyone is welcome! Let’s make a difference together.

Can't join us in person on July 18th?  No problem, please consider joining as a virtual runner or walker and run or walk whenever it is convenient for you.  We will mail you your cool event shirt!  Also consider the option of just making a donation to help us reach our goal, just click the Donation tab!  Thank

Sign up now at www.RunForRecovery.run! 💥🏃‍♂️👟

Distances & Pricing

5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles)9 AMRegister →
2K Walk/Run (1.2) Miles9 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL Run For Recovery-Run or walk anywhere at anytime! We will mail your shirt!9 AMRegister →

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About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk?
Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk is a running event held in Fairmont, WV. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk?
Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Fairmont, WV at 107 Jefferson Street, Fairmont, WV. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk

Jul 18, 2026

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