From the Organizer
Walk. Run. Remember. Recover.
Each year, Phoenix House California hosts this event to remind us of the devastating toll of the ongoing opioid crisis. In Los Angeles County alone, fentanyl was involved in 94% of opioid overdose deaths in 2023. Behind each number is a life cut short, a family grieving, and a community in need of healing.
On September 20th, we invite you to join us at Dockweiler Beach to run or walk with us in solidarity for a future free from preventable loss. Together, we will:
Honor the lives of those we’ve lost.
Provide community members and families with life-saving resources.
Celebrate recovery and resilience.
Every step counts in bringing awareness, hope, and action to a crisis we can change—together.
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
76°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Redondo Beach, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Playa Del Rey, CA
Population
69,814
as of 2023
City Elevation
100 ft
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
92
Days to train
- Race
- Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- LOT #3, Playa Del Rey, CA
Coming Up
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Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run
2 Mile / 3K · From $30 · 1 Pier Ave
2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk?
- Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Playa Del Rey, California on September 26, 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 Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Playa Del Rey, California at LOT #3. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026