Wellness

Run for Recovery 5K returns for 12th year in September

Ashley Brody of Search for Change, Susan Salomone of Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, Victoria Metz of Run 4 Recovery, Philomena Rivalsi of Search for Change and Liz Talbert of Alliance for Safe Kids attend the Search for Change Community Recognition Breakfast to help kick off Run for Recovery.

Photo courtesy of Liz Talbert

Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:45 am

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People interested in registering, sponsoring or donating can visit Run for Recovery registration page or text RUN4RECOVERY to 71-777.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Philomena Rivalsi at Search for Change at (914) 428-5600, ext. 9226, or by email at privalsi@searchforchange.org.

FDR State Park
2957 Crompond Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/franklindroosevelt/details.aspx
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By Halston Media Staff

Run 4 Recovery, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, Search for Change and the Alliance for Safe Kids announced the kickoff of the 12th annual Run for Recovery 5K Run/Walk, which supports individuals on their recovery journeys and raises awareness during National Recovery Month in September.

The in-person event is scheduled for Sept. 26 at FDR State Park. Participants also may take part virtually throughout the month.

This year’s event will again include the Save A Life Wellness Fair, offering attendees access to recovery and wellness resources. Organizers said the Virtual Save A Life Wellness Fair also remains available year-round.

The organizations are seeking sponsors and community partners to support the event and its outreach efforts.

The official launch was celebrated during the Search for Change Community Recognition Breakfast on May 7.

Information provided by Run 4 Recovery