8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness
- Date
- June 25, 2026
- Location
- 100 Canal St, Shelton, CT
- Distance
- 8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ansonia 1 Ne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shelton, CT
Population
41,402
as of 2023
Elevation
427 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- 8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness
- Date
- June 25, 2026
- Location
- 100 Canal St, Shelton, CT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness?
- 8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness is a running race held in Shelton, Connecticut on June 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness?
- Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Shelton, Connecticut at 100 Canal St, Shelton, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
8th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Overdose Awareness
Jun 25, 2026