Run for Recovery 5K

Acceptance Recovery Center is a peer-led, community-rooted recovery residence in Athens, Georgia, dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by substance use. Their long-term, phased residential program provides structure, accountability, and compassionate support grounded in lived experience. At the heart of their work is the belief that recovery should be holistic, affirming, and rooted in dignity.

Inclusive Recovery Athens is a peer-based addiction recovery support center working to transform the culture of recovery in Georgia and beyond. They focus on building recovery spaces where everyone—especially LGBTQ+ individuals and other marginalized groups—feels seen, safe, and supported. Through education, peer support, outreach, and training, they equip communities and organizations with tools to foster belonging and cultural responsiveness in recovery spaces. Whether through one-on-one peer support, virtual groups, or technical assistance for programs statewide, they lead with lived experience and the belief that healing is a collective process. Their mission is simple: create inclusive recovery environments where people can thrive, not just survive.

8:30am  Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration

9:30am  Fun Run

10:00am  Run For Recovery 5K Run/Walk

11:00am  Awards Ceremony

Run for Recovery 5K Walk/Run

 Price:$25.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee
Price increases to $30.00 + $3.44 SignUp Fee after October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Fun Run

Free!  $10.00 for a t-shirt.

Virtual 5K

$25.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee

The 5K and Fun Run courses run completely on paves surfaces inside Sandy Creek Park.

5K COURSE MAP

T-shirts are guaranteed to registrations received by 10/31/25 and as available after that date. 

Fun Run t-shirts are $10.00.  Registrations must be received by 10/31/25.

Awards will be presented to the following:

Overall Male 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Overall Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Masters Male 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Masters Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Overall Non-Binary 1st, 2nd and 3rd

The Fun Run is a kids only event for ages 1 - 14.  Registration is required for this free event.  T-shirts are available for $10.00 during the registration process.

All participants will receive a finishers ribbon!  The Fun Run will run once around the circle at Sandy Creek Park and finish at the finish line.

Run your 3.1 miles anywhere.  Submit your finish time by clicking on the RESULTS tab at the top of this page.  Submit finish times no later than 12 noon on November 9, 2025.  To submit a virtual time you must be registered as a virtual runner.

Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards or t-shirts.

Phantom Participants are those who just want the t-shirt, no running required!  Registrations must be received by October 31, 2025 in order to get a shirt.  After that date, registrations are considered donations only.  

The Run for Recovery 5K and Fun Run is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.

Finish line management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

We get wet!  Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area.  Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.

Check the weather.