5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness

The 7th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness takes place in Shelton, Connecticut, starting near Inline Plastics Corp by the Shelton Riverwalk. This timed event offers a 5K distance for runners and walkers of all ages, with free participation for children 10 and under (without a T-shirt). Registration includes a race fee and a commemorative T-shirt if signed up before the deadline.

Participants can honor loved ones lost to overdose by adding their names to the back of the shirt. The event supports BHcare's Alliance for Prevention & Wellness and F.A.D.E., promoting education and awareness about drug overdose. The race concludes with a speaker and a candlelight vigil. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.