8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
- Location
- 100 Canal St, Shelton, CT 06484
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A meaningful 5K run and walk in Shelton, CT, supporting overdose awareness with a timed course and a poignant candlelight vigil.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyJoin the 8th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness in Shelton, CT. This event supports BHcare's Alliance for Prevention & Wellness and F.A.D.E (Fighting Against Drugs Everywhere), organizations dedicated to drug overdose education and awareness. It's a timed race, welcoming individuals, families, and friends to participate. The event concludes with a featured speaker and a meaningful Candlelight Vigil, offering a space for remembrance and community support. You can also honor a loved one by adding their name to the 'In Memory of...' section on the event t-shirt.
What to expect
From the organizer
A 5K Run and Walk held in Shelton, CT
This event benefits BHcare's Alliance for Prevention & Wellness. F.A.D.E (Fighting Against Drugs Everywhere) is an organization that brings education and awareness to drug overdose and awareness.
-Registration is a $40 Race Fee + sign up fee and a free T-shirt if you register before June 18th. -Anyone 10yrs old and younger are free with no t-shirt -Day of registration is $40 for anyone older than 10 (Cash/check only) with no t-shirt.
At checkout you'll have the option of having your loved one's name added to the "In Memory of..." section on the back of the shirt. Please give us the first and last name of your loved one so we don't duplicate names. The deadline to collect names is June 18th.
This is a great run/walk with family, friends or colleagues. This is also timed race!
Bib/T-shirt Pick up Information Please come to the registration desk the day of the race (6/26) from 4:30-5:30pm
DAY OF AGENDA Packet Pick up 4:30-5:30pm Introductions at 5:30pm Run/Walk at 6pm Immediately following the race will be a featured speaker and a Candlelight Vigil
The Run/Walk will begin at Inline Plastics Corp near the Shelton Riverwalk.
