From the Organizer
Kick Off to Recovery is a community-focused event designed to celebrate recovery, connect individuals and families to resources, reduce stigma surrounding substance use and mental health, and bring the community together through wellness, fun, and support.
This year’s event will include:
5K Run/Walk
Cornhole Tournament
Recovery & Community Resource Fair
Food Vendors
Music & Entertainment
Family Activities
Recovery Speakers
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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Yeager Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
47,918
as of 2023
City Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 133 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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Kick Off To Recovery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
4 miles away
Charleston Distance Run
5 miles away
Leah's Legacy
4 miles away
Dot Dash
12 miles away
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 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)
Kick Off To Recovery
Aug 30, 2026