
Grace Recovery Run 5k is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, MO, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Run for Freedom. Run for Hope.
Join us for the Grace Recovery Run 5K, a powerful community event bringing people together to support recovery, celebrate sobriety, and honor the journey toward freedom.
This isn’t just a race,it’s a movement.
The Recovery Run 5K exists to bring awareness to addiction and recovery while celebrating the strength, courage, and perseverance of those walking the path to sobriety.
Every step taken represents a story.
Every mile reflects hope.
Some participants run in celebration of their own recovery. Others walk in support of loved ones. Many come to remember those we’ve lost. Together, we move forward as one community. Running toward healing, freedom, and a brighter future.
Events
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cape Girardeau Muni Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
40,047
as of 2023
City Elevation
364 ft
Nearest Airport
CGI
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Grace Recovery Run 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
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Grace Recovery Run 5k
Sep 5, 2026