Difference180 Recovery Run 5k/10k/1mile

Saturday, March 29, 2025 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Free–$48.70 · 4 races

5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 8th Annual Difference180 Recovery Run on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Jacksonville, Onslow! This vibrant event offers participants the choice of running a 5K, 10K, or a 1-mile race, all while promoting recovery awareness and community support. The race will take you through the picturesque downtown area, Wilson Park, Sturgeon City, and Kerr Street Park, ensuring a scenic backdrop for your journey toward hope and healing.

Every registered runner will receive a finisher medal, with additional awards for the top three finishers in each age group for both the 5K and 10K. Don't miss out on the fun 100-yard dash for kids aged 4-10, complete with a special surprise for all finishers! Enjoy refreshments on-site, including delicious coffee from the Frothy Sloth Food Truck. Join us for a day filled with positivity, community, and purpose as we come together to support those affected by addiction and mental health challenges. For more details on packet pick-ups and event updates, visit the event website or reach out directly.

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Races

1 Mile Run/Walk

Incl. $2.20 Fee

This event is a non-competitive event.

8:30 AM EDT

$22.20

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5k Run

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-shirt

This event is a competitive event. All walkers/runners for this event get a t-shirt and finisher medal. Placement medals will go to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in the appropriate age groups.

8:30 AM EDT

$38.10

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10k Run

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-shirt

This event is a competitive event. All runners for this event get a t-shirt and finisher medal. Placement medals will go to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in the appropriate age group. (75 minute cutoff for awards).

8:30 AM EDT

$48.70

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Kids 100 Yard Dash

This event is for children up to the age of 4-10 years old.

8:30 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

THE DIFFERENCE180 RECOVERY https://www.difference180.comIS HOSTING OUR 8TH ANNUAL RUN FOR RECOVERY AWARENESS. SINCE THE COVID PANDEMIC THERE HAS BEEN AN OUTBREAK IN DRUG ADDICTIONS, SUICIDES, DEPRESSION AND ISOLATION. IT IS OUR MISSION TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THESE EVIL INFLUENCES.

ONE OF THE KEY FACTORS TO HELP SOMEONE IN RECOVERY IS TO GET THEM IN A CULTURE OF A HEALTHY "FAMILY" OR "COMMUNITY". THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO PROVIDE AT THE DIFFERENCE 180 RECOVERY MEETINGS. WE ARE A FAITH-BASED PROGRAM.

THIS YEAR WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE RACE HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE KERR STREET RECREATION CENTER. THE 3.1 MILE LOOP WILL TAKE YOU THRU THE BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN AREA, WILSON PARK, STURGEON CITY, AS WELL AS KERR STREET PARK.

THERE WILL BE FINISHER MEDALS ISSUED OUT TO ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS. ALSO FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE FINISHERS FOR THE 5K AND 10K WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL MEDAL ISSUED OUT FOR EACH AGE GROUP. BEST OVERALL TIMES WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY.

THE 100 YARD DASH IS FOR CHILDREN FROM 4-10 YEARS OLD. NO AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THIS RACE. HOWEVER, WE MAY HAVE A SPECIAL SURPRISE FOR EACH OF THE FINISHERS!

WE WILL HAVE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ON SITE. COFFEE WILL BE SERVED BY THE FROTHY SLOTH FOOD TRUCK.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON PACKET PICK-UPS, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFO OR JUST CONTACT US KEVIN @ [email protected] OR CALL/TEXT HIM @ 910-581-8983.

HTTPS://WWW.DIFFERENCE180RECOVERY.COM/2024-RECOVERY-RUN/ https://www.difference180recovery.com/2024-recovery-run