
From the Organizer
Join the Lake County Opioid Initiative and our community partners for the Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to remembering those we’ve lost, supporting those in recovery, and raising awareness about the ongoing opioid crisis.
This family-friendly event offers a space for reflection, hope, and connection.
Event Purpose
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lake Villa 2ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
780 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
12th Annual Dash Around the Lake
8 miles away
14th Annual Outrun the Cops 5K Run/Walk
3 miles away
The Police Chase Twilight 5k @ Vernon Hills Days
11 miles away
Flight to the Finish
9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rise & Run for Recovery
Aug 30, 2026