Heroes In Recovery

• Heroes In Recovery - Charlotte:- Run 3.1 Miles

ABOUT US

The Heroes in Recovery Charlotte 6K is a unique run/walk presented by Black Bear Lodge and Foundations Recovery Network. 

Black Bear Lodge focuses on addressing all the concerns that a patient brings to substance use and/mental health treatment; meeting people where they are, developing comprehensive, individualized plans and allowing patients to create and achieve their personal goals in recovery.

Foundations Recovery Network’s mission is to be the leader in evidence-based, integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through clinical services, education and research.

The Heroes in Recovery movement started because, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20 million people needed substance abuse treatment last year and did not receive it. About 10 million Americans did not receive needed mental healthcare. The stigma associated with substance abuse and mental health disorderscreates a significant barrier to individuals and families seeking help. It takes a heroic effort to live clean and sober each day, and Heroes celebrates that effort. The sixth kilometer separates a Heroes 6K race from a typical 5K to symbolize the extra effort it takes to sustain recovery! The six kilometers also represent the six letters in the word HEROES. These races inspire communities to support recovery, and they also encourage people to live healthy, active lifestyles.

Join the movement. Run the race. Break the stigma!

REGISTRATION*

• Early Registration: $25.00 (through March 6, 2016)
• Registration: $30.00 (March 7 – May 1, 2016)
• Late Registration: $35 (May 2 – June 10, 2016)
• Race Day Registration: $40 (June 11, 2016)
• Wag & Run- Get a Bandana for K9 Participant: $5 (through June 11, 2016)
• Virtual Runner: $25 (through June 10, 2016)
  • Virtual Runner / Walker Participation: If you can’t join us in Charlotte, NC for the Heroes In Recovery 6K, run/walk 6 kilometers virtually! Please complete your 6K run/walk by the end of the week following our Charlotte, NC Heroes in Recovery 6K and email us a verification. This can be a screen shot of your MapMyRun workout, a pic of your watch/gps results, a selfie at your finish, etc- and we’ll mail your swag the following week!

    Please send emails to [email protected] and include your preferred mailing address.

*We do not offer registration refunds under any circumstance.

Awards

You may only qualify to win in one category and must be present to receive your award. 

Overall Male and Female Winners

First Place – $150
Second Place – $130
Third Place – $120
“Almost Podium” Fourth Place* – $100

*If you are 40+ years old and are the fourth overall person to cross the finish line – you will be placed as the Overall “Almost Podium” Fourth Place winner.

Overall Masters Male and Female Winners

First Place – $100
Second Place – $75
Third Place – $50
“Almost Podium” Fourth Place – $25

Other award categories – 1st – 4th Age Group Awards Male/Female:

0-6, 7-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Each Participant will receive:

• A Finisher’s Medal upon crossing the Finish Line!
• Tech Shirt (Women’s/Men’s Specific)
• Post Race Nutrition

Schedule of Events

Pre-Packet Pick Up/Walk Up Registration (Cash/Check Only Please)
Date: Friday, June 10, 2016
Location: Charlotte Running Company – Dilworth Gardens Shopping Center, 1412 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Time: 2-7:00 PM

Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up (Cash/Check Only Please)
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Location: McAlpine Creek Park, 8711 Monroe Rd Charlotte, NC 28212
Walk Up Registration Time: 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
Race Start Time: 8 AM
Award Ceremony: 9:15 AM

Race Course

The 6K course takes you through McAlpine Creek Park’s cross country course and greenway paths. The course is fairly flat with some small rolling hills.

Be a Volunteer

Interested in helping out at the Heroes 6K Run/Walk in Charlotte, NC? Volunteers have the option to run the race, too! Each volunteer will receive a Heroes volunteer shirt at check-in.

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The 2016 Charity Beneficiary

Heroes in Recovery is honored to support Hope Haven Inc of Charlotte through 6K fundraising efforts! Hope Haven provides residential aftercare services through four facilities for more than 300 men, women, and families annually. We are dedicatedto helping people in recovery rebuild their lives by providing them with a safe and supportive environment with specialized services allowing residents to receive counseling, obtain essential job skills, and reconnect with family and society while achieving a healthy and stable recovery leading to self-sufficiency. For the past 40 years, Hope Haven’s sole purpose has been to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction in our community.

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