Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Voices for Recovery

Elyria, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 25, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Voices for Recovery

The race is held at Bur Oak Pavilion and benefits recovery from substance use disorders, timed to National Recovery Month. The cause draws a crowd that tends to be personally connected to the issue, so the atmosphere is quieter and more purposeful than a typical weekend run. Dogs are not permitted on site.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local behavioral health office nearby. On race morning, registration opens before the start as well. Awards go to top finishers overall and across a range of age groups.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

43finishers

19:27winner

32:04median

1:02:14cutoff

Top 3: Keith Lucas (19:27) · Kevin Bohland (19:55) · Eric McLellan (20:28)

The Voices for Recovery has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 09:00$25

1 Mile9/26/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Voices for Recovery

Will I finish last at the Voices for Recovery?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Voices for Recovery a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (43 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Voices for Recovery?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:27 while the median finisher took 32:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.