Run for Recovery 5K - Suffolk
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Run for Recovery by StrongWILL : Suffolk, VA
Run for Recovery is a fundraising 5k organized by StrongWILL, a 501c3 that raises money for the local community to support substance abuse awareness, recovery, and related services. The event takes place at the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail, 3170 S Hampton Roads Trail, Suffolk, VA, on October 17, 2026.
Two participation options are offered:
- 5k Run 3.1 Miles
- Virtual 5k 3.1 Miles
Registration details in the source show an opening date in March 2026 and differing closing dates for the in person and virtual options. The listed registration fees are $35 for the in person 5k and $40 for the virtual 5k. A no T shirt option is available for the in person 5k, and virtual participants receive a mailed shirt.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the event and at the trail entrance on the event date. Limited free parking is provided near the trail and at Driver Elementary School; participants are asked to carpool when possible and to remove cars promptly after the event. Light breakfast refreshments and water will be provided. Each registered child has the option to receive a race prize.
The event coincides with Driver Day activities, including a parade and a festival following the race. StrongWILL notes this year marks ten years since its founding and lists a fundraising target of $12,500 after costs to increase total donations since 2015. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
