SPARRKS First Annual 5K Stride to Recovery
SPARRKS First Annual 5K Stride to Recovery is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Lakewood, WA, with entry fees from $10 to $45.
- Date
- August 23, 2026 (21 days to go)
- Location
- 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA
- Price
- $10–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
SPARRKS First Annual 5K Stride to Recovery
Join us for the SPARRKS First Annual 5K Stride to Recovery, a powerful community event dedicated to raising awareness for mental health and recovery. This special event will feature a 5K run/walk, creating an opportunity for individuals and families of all ages to come together in support of hope, healing, and wellness.
Our mission is to break the stigma surrounding mental health and recovery while encouraging open conversations, support, and community connection. Whether you are running in honor of a loved one, supporting your own recovery journey, or simply showing solidarity, every step taken helps spread awareness and inspire change.
Together, we can make a difference — one stride at a time.
Come run, walk, and support recovery with us as we build a stronger, healthier community for all.
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
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tacoma Narrows Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lakewood, WA
City Elevation
267 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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 SPARRKS First Annual 5K Stride to Recovery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
21
Days to train
- Race
- SPARRKS First Annual 5K Stride to Recovery
- Date
- August 23, 2026
- Location
- 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA
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About This Sport
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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
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lakewood 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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SPARRKS First Annual 5K Stride to Recovery
Aug 23, 2026