RTR 5K for Recovery Run/Walk
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RTR 5K for Recovery Run/Walk - Shining a Light on Mental Health
The RTR 5K for Recovery is the second annual run/walk taking place on May 1, 2027 at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus in Boca Raton, Florida. The event is held during Mental Health Awareness Month and is organized to raise funds and awareness for people in recovery while highlighting the relationship between movement and mental well-being.
Recovery Through Repetition (RTR) is a nonprofit that offers a safe, supportive space for individuals affected by addiction. Services mentioned for the organization include fitness classes, community involvement opportunities, and scholarships for career development. Timing for the event is provided by Accuchip Timing.
There are two participation options: a timed 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) and a Sleep In Option for supporters who cannot attend in person. The Sleep In Option includes a mailed cotton shirt and finisher medal, operates on the honor system for completing the distance, is not eligible for awards, and does not require submission of a finish time.
Registration opens December 19, 2026; listed registration fees are $40. Awards include Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, and top 3 M/F in age groups beginning at 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, then 10-year groups up to 80+. Finisher medals are awarded to all who cross the finish line. Free parking is available near the start with directions from Yamato Road onto T-Rex Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
