Strides for Recovery 5k

Kick off Recovery Fest 2026 with the Strides for Recovery 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk – a powerful community event supporting individuals in recovery from addiction and celebrating the solution: health, hope, and wellness.

This event is open to the public and we want your support.

This year’s event includes:
✅ 5K Run
✅ 1 Mile Walk
✅ Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk

You are welcome to walk the 5k as well. 

🕘 All events start promptly at 9:00 AM and are professionally timed by Eastside Racing Company.

🎶 Enjoy music, water stations, snacks, and smoothie shots before and after the race! Pulled pork sandwiches from Texas roadhouse after the race. 

🎰 Giveaways and prize opportunities just for signing up! 

Massages on site! 

Why Join?
Because your presence matters.
Strides for Recovery is more than a race – it’s a movement to:

Support people in recovery
Promote community collaboration
Break the stigma surrounding addiction
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines – be part of the solution.

Race Options:

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk

All ages and fitness levels welcome!

🎟 Registration:

$15 per participant (T-Shirt guaranteed if registered before September 1st. T-shirt included till supplies run out if registered after September 1st)

Free Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk (Ages 12 and under)  All participants get a certificate. (No T-shirt Included-Kids T-Shirts can be purchased for additional cost before deadline.)

🏆 Awards & Medals:

Top Overall Male & Female Runner – 1st Place Award

Medals for For Top 3 Finshers per age group

Running Socks for all Winners!!!

Top 3 Finishers in Each Age Group (M/F):

13-17 | 18–25 | 26–35 | 36–45 | 46–55 | 56-65 | 66+

👦 Kids Awards:

Certificates for all kids who participate! 

🎉 After the Race:

Free Smoothie shots from Tropical Smoothie, Pulled Pork Sandwiches from Texas Roadhouse, Snacks, and Water!

Family-Friendly Fun at Recovery Fest – Celebrate connection, recovery, and community!

📣Pre-Packet Pick-Up Information📣

Skip the lines on race day! Pre-packet pick-up will be available on: Location Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center 617 10th st Port Huron Michigan 48060

Thursday, September 10th | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Friday, September 11th | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This event has been sponsored by:

GOLD SPONSORS:

Watson Brothers Company *Detroit Electrical Union* Lakeshore Graphics 

SILVER SPONSORS:

Polluck Randall  *Texas Roadhouse *Todd’s Service Center

BRONZE:

*Good Times Smoke Shop  Dougs *Performance Auto Center  *Pat’s Auto Repair Inc* ABC Supply * Riverside Garage 

*Blue Water Counceling Center

Other Sponsors:

Advia Credit Union 

Vinckiers Foods

Tropical Smoothie

VF Sports

Wadhams Equipment

CVM Captive Visual Marketing

Soulback

HOPE FM

St. Clair County CMH 

Lawrence Jewelers