Run for Recovery - San Francisco

Run for Recovery 5K : San Francisco

Run for Recovery is a road 5K held at Crissy Field in San Francisco with the start and finish in front of Sports Basement Presidio. The course is described as flat and fast and offers expansive views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. The event is organized to support The Release Foundation and to raise funds and awareness for addiction recovery and mental health treatment.

The race aims to create a safe and inclusive space for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, to reduce stigma around mental health, substance abuse, and addiction, and to support participants in setting and reaching personal goals. The beneficiary, The Release Foundation, provides scholarship funding and recovery support with dedicated resources for at-risk communities including LGBTQIA+ individuals, Black and Indigenous people of color, women, youth and young adults, and veterans.

Participant information includes bathroom access inside Sports Basement Presidio. Strollers and dogs are permitted but must start at the back and avoid impeding other participants. Entry fees vary by date: regular registration through September 11 is $45 plus service fee; bib pickup on September 12 is $55 plus service fee; race day registration is $65 plus service fee; parent-child admission is $80 plus service fee. All entry fees are non-refundable and transfers incur a $5 administrative fee.

The event takes place within the Presidio Trust. Paid parking options listed are Tunnel Tops Park or Main Post, free parking is noted at East Beach, and participants are asked not to park at Sports Basement Presidio. Run clubs may arrange tent space at the post-race celebration by notifying the race director. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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