Oaday 5k
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Event Overview
The OADAY 5K / Remembrance Walk is held in Punta Gorda, Florida. It takes place at South County Regional Park. The event supports International Overdose Awareness Day.
Event Distances
The event includes three distances:
- Overdose Awareness 5K - A 5K run/walk.
- 1 Mile Remembrance Walk - A 1-mile waterfront walk.
- Virtual Remembrance Walk - A virtual option with self-timing.
Registration Details
Standard 5K registration starts at $25. Kids under 14 start at $20. Day-of registration for the 5K costs $45. Running club discounts are available at checkout. Registration is online only; cash payments are not accepted. Registration closes 15 minutes before the race begins. Race-day packet pickup starts at 6:15 AM. An optional early packet pickup is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, with details to be announced.
Awards and Extras
Awards are given for male and female overall winners, plus Masters (40+), Grandmaster (50+), Senior Grandmaster (60+), and Veterans (70+). Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each standard age group. A Sport Tek race tee is included with registration but is not guaranteed if registering within three weeks of the event. A Sport Tek tank top is available for an additional $5. A trophy is awarded to the largest participating team.
Event Purpose
Proceeds benefit Cathy's Place of Charlotte County & Drug Free Charlotte County, which provides resources for people in recovery. The event includes informational booths on overdose prevention. A live DJ and raffles are part of the day's activities. Participants are invited to submit photos of loved ones lost to overdose for display. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
