Events
Place
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:
We have updated the course to due the Charles Berry Bridge Closure! Race begins and ends at Black River Landing. 421 Black River Ln, Lorain, OH 44052
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
*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.
Donation Information
All proceeds go to Thrive for Change
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
Food Options
This year we will have Kona Ice located at the start/finish line!
Race Contact Info
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