Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland OH

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

All proceeds from Run for Recovery will benefit Recovery Resources' mission of helping people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug and other addictions.

Run for Recovery, in its 13th year, is a signature community event and an opportunity to move for something that matters - whether that is for health, recovery, or in memory of a loved one. More than 450 runners and walkers come together to raise funds in support of our mission of providing hope and help for people struggling with mental illness and addiction. This is a great opportunity for your employees to connect and support with a corporate team.

🗓️ Schedule

  • 7:00am: Open Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
  • 7:15am: Zoo Gate Opens, Community Tables Open, Putt Putt Course for Kids (presented by the Cuyahoga Problem Gambling Coalition)
  • 7:45am: Yoga Warmup with Seed Yoga (free & optional)
  • 8:30am: 5K

🚩 Race Details

  • Distances: 5K Run/Walk, One Mile Wellness Walk
  • Timing: 5K - Chip Timed, One Mile Wellness Walk - Not Timed
  • Registration: Pre-Registration until Thursday, August 7 at midnight.
  • Registration Fees: 5k - $35 (race day: $40), One mile not timed - $20 (race day: $25)

🏅 Awards

1ST PLACE RUN MEDALS FOR FEMALE & MALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE BRACKETS:

  • Under 10
  • 10-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39

🤝 Volunteers and Supporters

  • Volunteers: Volunteer with us and help make the race great! Sign up HERE.
  • Supporters: Supporters wanting to cheer on runners/walkers will need to register for the event.

📅 Important Dates

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

📜 Contact Information

For more information regarding the 2025 Run for Recovery, contact advancement@recres.org.

For more information regarding the race, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@hermescleveland.com.

Visit the race page for further details: Run for Recovery.

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