Run for Recovery
13th Annual Run for Recovery 5K
Saturday, August 22, 2020, 8:00am
The Perch, KSU Sports and Entertainment Park
390 Big Shanty Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Event Description:
Run for Recovery 5K is a USATF CERTIFIED COURSE (Course # GA19015DJ).
The Run for Recovery 5k is hosted on the beautiful campus of Kennesaw State University and supports students in recovery from addiction and eating disorders. The race is hosted by KSU's Health Promotion and Wellness.
The Run for Recovery is a kick-off event for National Recovery Month in September, during which hundreds of events across the country support "the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover" (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). National Recovery Month exists to increase the awareness and understanding of substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. Kennesaw State University provides resources to help students find the path to hope, health, and wellness.
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2019 Race
12th Annual Run for Recovery 5K
Saturday, August 24, 2019, 8:30am
The Perch, KSU Sports and Entertainment Park
390 Big Shanty Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
2019 Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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2018 Race
11th Annual Run for Recovery 5K
Saturday, August 25, 2018, 8:30am
The Perch, KSU Sports and Entertainment Park
390 Big Shanty Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Race Photography taken by True Speed Photo!
Timing Provided by:
The 11th Annual Run for Recovery 5k is hosted on the beautiful campus of Kennesaw State University and supports students in recovery from addiction and eating disorders. The race is hosted by KSU's Health Promotion and Wellness.
The Run for Recovery is a kick-off event for National Recovery Month in September, during which hundreds of events across the country support "the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover" (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). National Recovery Month exists to increase the awareness and understanding of substance abuse issues and celebrate the people who recover. Health Promotion and Wellness wants to expand the reach to not only substance abuse, but also to those with eating disorders. We have resources available on campus to help those in recovery. Some of our program offerings include nutrition counseling and health promotion programs such as Love Your Body Week, Prescription Take Back Day, and National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week.
2018 Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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2017 Race
10th Annual Run for Recovery 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 26, 2017, 8:30am
The Perch, KSU Sports and Entertainment Park
390 Big Shanty Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
or at Big Peach Running Company (Kennesaw Location)
Packet Pick-Up:
8/25/17 4pm-8pm at Big Peach Running Company (Kennesaw Location)
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Race Day Morning starting at 7:30AM
Race Photography provided by SportChirp and taken by True Speed Photo!
Timing Provided by:
The Run for Recovery 5K is an annual run/walk supporting students in recovery from addictions and eating disorders and is hosted by Health Promotion and Wellness at Kennesaw State University.
The Run for Recovery is a kick-off event for National Recovery Month in September, during which hundreds of events across the country support “the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover” (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). National Recovery Month exists to increase the awareness and understanding of substance abuse issues and celebrate the people who recover. Health Promotion and Wellness wants to expand the reach to not only substance abuse, but also to those with eating disorders. We have resources available on campus to help those in recovery. Some of our program offerings include nutrition counseling and health promotion programs such as Love Your Body Week, Prescription Take Back Day, and National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week.
Interested in sponsoring our event? Find more information here!
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2016 Race
Race Results
2016 Race Results provided by Orion Racing
Find your 2016 race pictures here!
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2016 sponsors:
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