From one vision to many miles

From one vision to many miles

Twenty years ago, Odyssey House COO John Tavolacci had a vision: to bring people together through running as a way to strengthen recovery, resilience, and community. That vision became the Run for Your Life 5K. Since then, the program has grown into something even...
20 Years Strong: Run for Your Life 5K

20 Years Strong: Run for Your Life 5K

For two decades, the Run for Your Life 5K has been more than a race—it’s been a celebration of resilience, hope, and community. This year, we’re honoring that legacy with a video series featuring alumni and clients sharing how running and the Odyssey House community...
Run for Your Life 2025

Run for Your Life 2025

CELEBRATE RECOVERY DAY IN NYC! Saturday, September 27, 2025. Please join Odyssey House in commemorating the 20th Anniversary of our Run for Your Life 5K Run and Recovery Walk! Enjoy the natural splendor of Randall’s Island Park on a 5K course featuring urban...

Team Odyssey races to success

For more than a decade, Odyssey House’s “Run for Your Life” program has helped train more than 650 individuals to tackle the grueling New York City Marathon. The traits required to complete a marathon—organization, focus, persistence, and...
2024 TCS NYC Marathon

2024 TCS NYC Marathon

Team Odyssey is gearing up for the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3. This year, we’ve assembled a squad of 56 members, including our dedicated clients, alums, staff, and volunteers. Join us at the Odyssey House Cheer Zone! Rock your favorite Odyssey...