PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- It's a chance to lace up to help those in recovery find community and purpose through fitness.

An upcoming 5K fun run on September 7th is giving back to the local non-profit Go The Distance, an organization that holds community running meetups to empower those fighting and healing from addiction.

Izzy Alvarado, founder and executive director of Go The Distance, joined us on AM Extra's Move It Monday to tell us more about their mission and how runners can help with their efforts.

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