Bedford County Recovery Series 5 k
About this race
Lace Up for Hope: Bedford County Recovery Series 5K
Saturday, August 15, 2016 | 8:00 AM
Join us for a morning of community, wellness, and hope at the Bedford County Recovery Series 5K! Whether you are a seasoned runner looking for a new challenge or a family wanting to enjoy a morning walk together, this event is designed for all fitness levels.
The Route
Our scenic course highlights some of the most beautiful landscapes Bedford has to offer:
Start: The beautiful, welcoming grounds of the Bedford Elks.
The Path: Take your choice of an easy, flat trail or push yourself on the more challenging Purple Trail.
Turnaround/Finish Area: The route takes you over to the historic and picturesque Omni Bedford Springs Hotel area.
Event Highlights
Family & Kid-Friendly: Bring the strollers for the lower walking area, the grandparents, and the kids! This is a supportive, positive environment for everyone.
Choose Your Pace: Walk it, jog it, or run it—this event is about community, not just competition. This is an UNTIMED race so if you want, bring your watches.
Race for a Cause: 100% of all proceeds go directly to vital programs within Bedford County dedicated to helping individuals and families recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Your steps make a difference. By participating, you are directly funding recovery resources, breaking the stigma, and supporting a healthier, stronger Bedford County.
See you at the starting line!
Pick your distance
Running
5 k
This is an UNTIMED race. Please bring a watch if you are interested in timing yourself.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bedford, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 8:11 PM local time (EDT) in Bedford on August 15, 2026 — 13h 45m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Bedford event
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