9th Annual Run for Recovery 5K in Tewksbury - Virtual Youngsters 17 and under

9th Annual Run for Recovery 5K in Tewksbury - Virtual Youngsters 17 and under

Oct 4, 2026Tewksbury, MA, United States

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Distance

3.1 mi

Pace

All paces

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Tewksbury High School (320 Pleasant Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876) for a 5K run/walk supporting Into Action Recovery Inc. Registration opens at 7:30 AM. Into Action Recovery is a Tewksbury-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing sober living homes for men and women in recovery from substance use disorder. Our homes follow a 12-step, Alcoholics Anonymous-based philosophy. We opened our first men’s home, Fox Run Sober Living, in September 2018, and in partnership with another nonprofit, Oranges from Morgan, we proudly opened our women’s home, Morgan’s Sober Living, in December 2025. Runners and walkers of all abilities are encouraged to participate. If you’re interested in race sponsorships or in honoring a loved one lost to addiction, please email us for details. REGISTRATION FEES Early Bird (through August 1): $30.00 + processing feeStandard (through September 13 at 4:00 PM): $35.00 + processing feeRace Day: $40.00Kids 17 & under: $17 early bird + processing fee through August 1; $20 afterward and on race day All participating kids receive a medal and T‑shirt while supplies last. RACE DAY HIGHLIGHTS Commemorative shirts for the first 300 participants (sizes not guaranteed)Gift bags for the first 100 participants to pick up their bibs/packetsFree food and refreshmentsAwards for male and female runners in 10‑year age groups For more information, please contact IntoActionRecovery2015@gmail.com.

Typical conditions

For events around October 2026 in Tewksbury, MA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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