Run for Recovery by StrongWILL 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Suffolk, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5k Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3170 S Hampton Roads Trail, Suffolk, VA 23435
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3170 S Hampton Roads Trail, Suffolk, VA 23435Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Recovery by StrongWILL?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 3170 S Hampton Roads Trail, Suffolk, VA 23435.
From the organizers
Race Details
Location: Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail
3170 S Hampton Roads Trail, Suffolk, VA 23435 (intersection of Nansemond Parkway and Kings Highway)
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 7:30am- 9:00am
Description
StrongWILL is a 501c3 organization that raises money for our LOCAL COMMUNITY to aid with substance abuse awareness, recovery, and support.
StrongWILL was founded by April and Nathan Brooks after the passing of April's brother, William West, of an overdose. We have a passion to help others who have struggled with addiction and have a desire to make an impact in our community.