Run 4 Recovery
Run 4 Recovery is a running race on September 26–27, 2026 in Smithfield, NC, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- September 26–27, 2026 (56 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for our 11th Annual Run 4 Recovery!
For more than a decade, Run 4 Recovery has brought people together in support of hope, healing, and recovery. This year, we’re continuing the momentum with both our 5K and 10K race options, giving participants of all experience levels a chance to be part of something meaningful.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, Run 4 Recovery is about coming together as a community to support recovery and remind people they are not alone. Every step taken helps support the mission of Recovery Alive at Temple City Church and its commitment to bringing hope and restoration to those who need it most.
Lace up, show up, and help us continue running toward recovery, one mile, one story, one life at a time.
5K Registration
Early Bird Registration: $30 through 9/4
Registration increases to $35 after 9/4
10K Registration
Early Bird Registration: $40 through 9/4
Registration increases to $45 after 9/4
All participants will receive:
An official Run 4 Recovery T-shirt*
A finisher medal*
*While supplies last.
Packet Pickup
Friday, September 25
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Temple City Church
1250 South Pollock Street
Selma, NC 27576
Race Day Pickup – Saturday, September 26
6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
Under the large shelter at the park entrance
Race Start Location
500 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy
Virtual Race Option
Can’t make it on race day but still want to participate? Join us virtually!
Virtual participants can complete their race September 26–27 and upload their run through RaceJoy. Virtual runners will also receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.
Participants may:
Pick up their race shirt locally, or have it shipped for an additional $5.
Participants registered by 9/1 who choose shipping are guaranteed delivery by race day. Registrations after 9/1 will still receive shirts, but delivery by race day is not guaranteed.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Awards
Race Day Awards will be presented to:
Top 2 Overall Male and Female finishers
Top 2 Male and Female finishers in each age category for both races
Fastest Team
Largest Team
Questions?
For more information about Run 4 Recovery or Recovery Alive, please email: info@recoveryalive.com.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smithfield, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Smithfield, NC
Population
11,798
as of 2023
City Elevation
129 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run 4 Recovery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
56
Days to train
- Race
- Run 4 Recovery
- Date
- September 26–27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
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.
Coming Up
More Running races near Smithfield, NC
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5K · From $30 · 6875 Applewhite Road
15 miles away
Breaking the Chains 5K
1 Mile · 5K · From $20 · Wayne Community College.
17 miles away
The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K
5K · From $25 · 201 N. Webb Street
4 miles away
Feel the Burn 5K & 10K
5K · 10K · From $25 · 501 Dr. Donnie Jones Blvd
11 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Smithfield than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Run 4 Recovery
Sep 26, 2026