Overdose Awareness 5K/1 Mile Remembrance Walk
Schedule
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am
UTC-04:00Location
South County Regional Park | Punta Gorda, FL
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🕊️ OVERDOSE AWARENESS 5K / 1-MILE REMEMBRANCE WALK“Strides Against Silence!”
Join us for a morning of remembrance, survivorship, and community action.
This event grew from heartbreak into a COMMUNITY LIFELINE following the accidental loss of Kelly Pierce Peterson. In just two years, our community has shown up in force—with 590+ participants raising nearly $50,000 to prevent overdose, support recovery, and strengthen families right here in Charlotte County.
🗓️ EVENT DETAILS
• DATE: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• LOCATION: South County Regional Park (670 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL)
• RACE START: 7:30 AM
• TIMING BY: DURTI RUNNERS ⏰
🕊️ HONOR YOUR LOVED ONE: SUBMITTING AN ANGEL
We believe that SHAME HAS NO PLACE HERE. To honor those we have lost:
• Memorial Angels will be placed along our 1-Mile Remembrance Walk.
• Names will be proudly announced during the event—we speak their names to keep their memories alive.
• HOW TO SUBMIT: When you register at the link below, you will find a section to submit your loved one's name and information for the Memorial Walk.
• Please ensure submissions are completed by August 15th to guarantee placement.
❤️ WHY WE STRIDE
100% of proceeds stay local to support:
• Cathy’s Place of Charlotte County: Peer support, treatment/housing navigation, and family services.
• Drug-Free Charlotte County: Prevention education, youth programs, and community outreach.
đź‘ź GET INVOLVED
Every stride breaks the silence. Whether you are a competitive runner, a family walking in memory of a loved one, a supporter of recovery or just an amazing community member—there is a place for you here!!!
👉 REGISTER / VOLUNTEER / DONATE / SPONSOR: https://runsignup.com/OADAY5K
#StridesAgainstSilence #OverdoseAwareness #RememberRecoverRestore #BreakTheSilence #CharlotteCounty #PuntaGorda #KellyPetersonLegacy
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Where is it happening?
South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper St,Aqui Esta, Florida, Punta Gorda, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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