5K Run/Walk for Recovery 2026 is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Lancaster, PA.
From the Organizer
5K registration is free, donations are welcomed!
WHEN: Saturday, August 29th 8:30AM (Run begins at 9AM)
WHERE: Buchanan Park
(2026 5K Map is posted in the photos link on this site)
Stay at the park to enjoy fellowship, food & live music until 2pm
SAME DAY REGISTRATION NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS RACE.
Recovery Day Lancaster (RDL) promotes a celebration of healing & helps to normalize addiction recovery as a healthy & contributing factor towards a strong community. Recovery is more sustainable in a welcoming & supportive environment! Each year, 500+ people in Lancaster County, PA and surrounding areas gather to walk, run, eat, listen to music & enjoy each other's company.
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lancaster 2ne Fltr Plt, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
57,683
as of 2023
City Elevation
395 ft
Nearest Airport
LNS
Lancaster Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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5K Run/Walk for Recovery 2026
Aug 29, 2026