Events
OVERDOSE AWARENESS 5K
Virtual Remembrance Walk
Description
Place: South County Regional Park
670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
5K Run/Walk Starts at 7:30am
1 Mile remembrance walk starts at 8:45am
5K Registration starts at $25.00 -
Running Club Discounts applied at checkout.
DAY-OF Registration $45.00
Kids <14 start at $20.00 - No Club Discounts
This event is Chip Start/Finish Same Location
5K ROUTE MAP
5K day-of Registration opens at 6:30 am
NO CASH - ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE
REGISTER ONLINE WITH YOUR PHONE.
Registration closes 15 minutes before the race begins.
We will not hold up the event for all the runners because of one late person!
Sport Tek Tee NOT guaranteed 3 weeks before event date.
Sport Tek Tank also available for an extra $5
Awards:
M/F Overall, Masters (40+), Grandmaster (50+), Senior Grandmaster (60+), and Veterans (70+).
Medals are awarded: top 3 in the following age groups M/F: <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>.
Join us today to support Awareness, Educate and to Honor those who have lost their lives due to this global crisis!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KELLY TEAM TROPHY
The trophy will be awarded to the largest team participating in the Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk, highlighting the importance of community and collective efforts in raising awareness about overdose. Participants are encouraged to register under a team name or create their own team to compete for this recognition.
WELCOME TO THE SECOND ANNUAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS RACE!
Join us for an unforgettable day as we come together to raise awareness about overdose deaths, centered around this year’s theme for International Overdose Awareness Day: One Big Family Driven by Hope!
Get ready for:
- An exhilarating 5K run and a heartfelt 1-mile remembrance walk to honor those we've lost!
- Exciting Raffles with amazing prizes!
- A Live DJ spinning great tunes!
- Informational booths with valuable resources on overdose prevention!
- Narcan for every participant crossing the finish line to help save lives!
We encourage everyone to submit photos of their angels who have been lost to this epidemic. These photos will be displayed on the day of the race as we honor their memories during our special remembrance walk.
In loving memory of Kelly Pierce Peterson, whose life was taken too soon, we honor her by advocating for change and support in our communities.
Together, let’s impact lives and create a brighter future. We look forward to sharing this meaningful day with you as we celebrate love, remembrance, and hope. You won’t want to miss!
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3 KJV
Did you know that Naloxone (Narcan- generic name) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids – including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medication – when given in-time? In 2023, Naloxone was administered 51,752 times in the state of Florida!
This medication is a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses and saving lives!
Awareness and education plays a crucial role in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis and promoting public health and safety !
Cathy’s Place of Charlotte County
All proceeds after expenses from this race will benefit Cathy’s Place of Charlotte County & Drug Free Charlotte County.
Their mission is to serve as a beacon of hope for those on a recovery journey, providing essential resources and fostering social connections.
They believe in building a resilient, accepting community where recovery is seen as a journey of growth.”
(941)946-8155 cathysplaceofcharlottecount@gmail.com
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.
Our theme is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together.
I Thank my God upon every remembrance of YOU❣️ Philippians 1:3
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