From the Organizer
Steps for Sobriety (Formerly known as Race for Recovery)
The Race will be held on August 8, 8:00 a.m., at Garvin Park!
Entry fee: $30.00
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
89°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Evansville Museum, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
116,441
as of 2023
Elevation
386 ft
Nearest Airport
EVV
Evansville Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 100 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 Steps For Sobriety, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Splash of Color 5K
Less than a mile away
MD Band Wildcat 5K
Less than a mile away
WIA Fun Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
47th Annual Night Flight 4 mile run & Kids 1/2 mile run
Less than a mile 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)
Steps For Sobriety
Aug 8, 2026