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8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness

Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT

Location
Shelton, CT
100 Canal St, 06484
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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

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  • Beginner Friendly
  • For a Cause

Join 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

  • Participate in a timed 5K run or walk, supporting a vital cause.
  • Honor a loved one by adding their name to the event t-shirt.
  • Conclude your experience with a featured speaker and a reflective Candlelight Vigil.

Standout details

  • Benefits overdose awareness and prevention
  • Timed 5K run and walk
  • Candlelight Vigil and featured speaker
  • Option to add loved one's name to shirt

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Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
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.

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