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

Sunday, August 31, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Lorain, Ohio

$32.80 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 2nd Annual Breaking Down the Stigma Addiction and Mental Awareness 5K and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, at Black River Landing in Lorain, Ohio. This uplifting event honors the lives lost to drug overdose while promoting awareness and understanding of addiction and mental health issues. With a scenic 5K run/walk and an untimed 1-mile walk, participants of all ages are encouraged to take part in this meaningful day of remembrance and community support.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM, followed by the start of the 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk at 9:00 AM. The event will run until noon, providing ample time for participants to enjoy the festivities. The chip-timed 5K is just $30 for general registration, while kids 12 and under can join for only $15. Everyone will receive a race t-shirt, a finisher ribbon, and a food voucher for local food trucks. Plus, top finishers will be awarded medals! Bring your furry friends along, as dogs are welcome too. Don't miss this chance to support a vital cause while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends!

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ClearVista 5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee & ClearVista T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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ClearVista 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

Join us Sunday, August 31st, 2025, for the 2nd 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:

Sunday, August 31, 2025

PLACE:

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 Saturday, August, 30th, 2025 - $30.00

Kids 12 and under are $15.00

**All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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 - $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:

* Race t-shirt
* Finisher Ribbon
* Food voucher for food trucks

*DOGS ARE ALLOWED, BUT WE ASK THAT YOU LINE UP IN THE BACK AND HAVE A SHORT LEASH.