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

Saturday, August 31, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Lorain, Ohio

$38.10 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 1st Annual Breaking Down the Stigma Addiction and Mental Awareness 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, in Lorain, Ohio! This meaningful event, starting and ending at Black River Landing, aims to honor lives lost to drug overdose and raise awareness about addiction and mental health. Participants can choose between a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk and an untimed 1 Mile Walk, with registration opening at 8:00 AM and the race kicking off at 9:00 AM.

Join us in this powerful initiative as we remember those we've lost and strive to break the stigma surrounding addiction. Registration is just $30 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under until August 30th, with race day registration available for $35. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, finisher ribbon, a purple memory candle, and a food voucher for local food trucks. Plus, there are awards for the top finishers in various categories! Bring your furry friends along—dogs are welcome too, but please line up in the back. Come out and make a difference in our community!

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Races

ClearVista 5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & ClearVista T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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ClearVista 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Organiser's 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.