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! 💥🏃♂️👟
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fairmont, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairmont, WV
Elevation
1,166 ft
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 18, 2026
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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 race held in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Fairmont, West Virginia at 107 Jefferson Street, Fairmont, WV. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk
Jul 18, 2026