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Breaking Down the Stigma Addiction and Mental Awareness 5K Sponsored by NewVista Behavioral Health

Sat August 31, 2024 Lorain, OH 44053 US Directions

Events

ClearVista 5k

$30
($15: Ages 1 - 12)
9:00AM EDT Price increases after August 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

ClearVista 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

$30
($15: Ages 1 - 12)
9:00AM EDT Price increases after August 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

Riverside Park 123 Alabama Ave.
Lorain, OH US 44053

Description

Join us Saturday, August 31st, 2024, for the 1st Annual Overdose Awareness day - Breaking Down the Stigma 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk as we honor lives lost to drug overdose. The CDC estimated 107,543 U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2023. While this is a 3% decline from 110,029 deaths in 2022, this is 295 deaths per day. We will run and walk to remember those lives, as well as raise awareness. 

 

Date:

Saturday, August 31, 2024 

 

Place:

Race begins and ends at Riverside Park 123 Alabama Ave. Lorain, OH

Parking is limited on-site. Primary parking will be at the Oasis Marina and other Port Authority lots. No parking in the boat trailer parking lot. 

 

Start Time:

Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00am 

5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk - 9:00am 

Total Event Time: 8am-12pm

 

Distance:

5K Run/Walk - Chip Timed

1 Mile Walk - Untimed 

 

General Registration:

5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk Registration until Midnight Friday, August, 30th, 2024 - $30.00

Kids 12 and under are $15.00 

**All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

 

Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup:

5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk Registration Saturday, July 31st, 2024 - $35.00

Kids 12 Years Old and Under are $20.00

 

Awards:

Top finishers will get a medal: Top 5 overall Male & Female / Top 5 Male & Female Masters Overall (60+); all participants will get a ribbon. 

 

Participants Receive:

  • t-shirt
  • Finisher Ribbon
  • Purple Memory Candle
  • Food voucher for food trucks

Donation Information

All proceeds go to Thrive for Change

 

https://thrive4change.org/

 

Their Work

Thrive for Change believes that shame, stigma, failed drug policies, and disconnection are major drivers of this crisis. This is why their team and everyone they train are equipped to meet people where they are and to offer judgement free connection to support and resources. This is what they are doing to address the substance use crisis and save lives in Ohio:

 

Naloxone Distribution & Overdose Response Training in-person and through the mail.

Fentanyl Test Strip & Safer Use Supplies Distribution

Harm Reduction & Anti-Stigma Education by people with lived experience

Linkages to Care such as peer support and treatment

Social Support for people who use drugs or are looking for alternatives to 12-step recovery.

Collaboration & Advocacy

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