Safe Play. Stronger Community.
The mission of the R4R Foundation is to create safe, inclusive, and inspiring spaces where children and families in the McKnight Village area can play, grow, and connect. By raising funds through community-driven initiatives like Run for the Rec, we are dedicated to building and improving recreational areas that promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen community bonds, and ensure every child has access to safe places to play and thrive.
Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Run for the Rec 5k!
Run for the Rec has grown to be McKnight Village’s biggest event of the year. Thanks to the support of sponsors, runners, walkers, and just-for-funners we have a beautiful, community-owned park with a playground, pavilion, wooded trails, baseball field, and basketball court. Each year, proceeds contribute to a small project and to our larger goal of replacing the entire playground in 2033.
We are currently recruiting volunteers! If you'd like to help us before or on race day, please email us.
Julia Longenecker (Chair) & Tim Allen
Chrissy Hardgrove
Megan Johnson
Lori Mascara
Christy & Luke Miller
Cassie Reppart
Steph Zangaro
Jocelyn Zoller
Annie Zukas
If you have any questions about the race, please reach out to us at Run4theRec@gmail.com.