Run for Recovery

We hope you will join us this year at our annual Run for Recovery, where we will also celebrate Recovery Resources’ 70th-year platinum anniversary!  

At the Run, runners, and walkers of all ages come together to support, celebrate, remember, and raise funds in support of our mission: “Helping people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug, and other addictions.”

Schedule
7:00am - Open Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
7:15am - Zoo Gate Opens, Community Tables Open, 
8:15am - Opening Ceremonies @ Palava Hut
8:25am - Kids' Fun Run
8:30am - 5K 
8:45am - Registration Closes
8:50am - One Mile Wellness Walk
9:45am - Medal Ceremony @ Palava Hut


*registration fees include wristband for admission into the Zoo all day!

Start Time 
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am
5K Run/Walk- 8:30am
One Mile Wellness Walk- 8:50am

Distances
5K Run/Walk
One Mile Wellness Walk

Timing
5K - Chip Timed
One Mile Wellness Walk - Not Timed 
Virtual Runners - Submit Your Results HERE

Registration
Pre-Registration until Thursday, August 7 at midnight.

5k  - $35 (race day: $40)
1 mile not timed - $20 (race day: $25)
Kid's Fun Run - $20 (race day: $25)
Supporter - $15 (race day: $20, no shirt)
Virtual Participant - $35
Registration after Saturday, August 2nd or on race day: T-shirts are not guaranteed and sizes are subject to availability!

*Registration fees include wristband for admission into the Zoo all day!
*Per Zoo policy, free entry for children under the age of two. 

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

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race. 

Participants Receive 
A short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day! 
MUST PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND AT REGISTRATION AND ENTER THE ZOO BY 10AM!

Awards

1ST PLACE RUN MEDALS FOR FEMALE & MALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE BRACKETS:
-Under 10
-10-19
-20-29
-30-39
-40-49
-50-59
-60+

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.  There is a "Supporter" option when registering.

More 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.