Events
OVERDOSE AWARENESS 5K
Virtual Remembrance Walk
Description
Place: Bayshore Live Oaks Park
23157 Bayshore Rd
Port Charlotte next to Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
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
Then Running Thru the Timing Mats Two More Times.
5K ROUTE MAP
TWO LOOP COURSE
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 RACE FOR OUR LIVES!
This race was first brought to fruition after the tragic and abrupt loss of life of Kelly Pierce Peterson due to an overdose. Kelly had spent over 20 years as a registered nurse loving and taking care of others, she was a nurturing soul and would always put others ahead of herself. She had a love of nature, the river, camping, and walking, but what she cherished the most was every moment she spent with her family at the beach since she was a little girl. There was nothing more important in her life than her children. They were her pride and joy, a love that could never be matched. She was a very devoted mother to her children and loved her family deeply. She was the best Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend a person could ask for!
“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.
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 for 2024 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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