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Overdose Awareness 5k- Strides to Save

August 29, 2026
Southside Park
Tyler, TX 75703 US

Events

Event Description

To honor International Overdose Awareness Day, Dr. Ash Wellness Club is hosting a 5k run/walk to bring awareness to this community issue. Proceeds will be used to improve community access to life saving resources. Whether you’re a committed runner or a caring community member, we would love to see you there! To honor Overdose Awareness Day, we encourage attendees to wear purple. Race finishers will receive a 5k finisher medal. Let’s get in stride to save lives!

Date: August 29th, 2026

Location: 455 Shiloh Rd by the playground

Attire: Wear Purple in honor of Overdose Awareness

Race Day:

6:15AM- Bib Pick Up at race location

7:30AM- Race Day Programing

8:00AM- 5K Run Starts

9:30AM- Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks

Awards from race:

Overall Awards

1st- Medal, Massage Envy Massage, and Mercados Gift Card

 2nd- Medal, Mercados Gift Card, and Olive Garden Gift Card

3rd place overall- Medal and Mercados Gift Card

The following age categories will receive a medal for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements:

12 years and younger

13- 20 years

21-30 years

31-50 years

51-60 years

61 years and older

Show Up Challenge- For the group that has the most participants, they will receive an award and gift cards

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Event Location

Southside Park
455 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703 US View Location on Map

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