Outside: Recovery Time

Hello to the return of charity run/walks as official in-real-life social gatherings, not on-your-own-time-post-to-social-media-hashtag affairs. The 3rd annual Recovery Run is one such event that is back in-person, and fittingly so, since the event is all about coming together as a community to support those who are overcoming substance abuse disorders through healthier lifestyle choices. The first year the 5K/3K family-friendly run took place just as pandemic shutdowns were about to hit, with nearly 300 people, 65 volunteers and $25,000 raised. This year the run is presented by Valley Health Associates, a nonprofit provider of outpatient chemical dependency programs in Monterey and San Benito counties. It’s being organized in partnership with Prescribe Safe, a program of Montage Health and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in partnership with 30 community organizations. Join the community in Fort Ord Dunes State Park for an invigorating morning run (or walk) by the shore, learn more about available community resources and cheer on the people who are taking healthy steps toward recovery. 

RECOVERY RUN 2022 takes place from 8am-1pm Saturday, March 5. Bib, medal and T-shirt pick-up begins at 8am; race starts at 9am; 10am-1pm resource booths. Timed 5K/$30; untimed 3K/$20. Register at valleyhealthassociates.com/rr2022.