Overdose Lifeline Outpacing the Stigma 5K Run/Walk

Event Details

Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the 5th Annual Overdose Lifeline Outpacing the Stigma 5K Run/Walk as we honor lives lost to drug overdose. The CDC estimated 80,391 U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2023. While this is a 25% decline from 107,543 deaths in 2023, this is still 220 deaths per day. We will run and walk to remember those lives, especially Hoosier lives, as well as raise awareness.

Location

1100 W 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN

Course Information

• Course Overview: Runners and walkers of all abilities, advocates, and affected individuals will come together on a beautiful course along the Indianapolis Canal and through the Butler Campus.
• Support Purpose: Money raised will support Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center, ensuring that Moms and children can live, grow, and be healthy together.

Heart Rock Recovery Center

Since its inception in November 2022, Heart Rock Recovery Center has served more than 89 moms and 45 babies. It is designed for pregnant women and mothers ages 18+ who are in recovery from substance use or dual diagnosis. We offer toddler-friendly subsidized housing and holistic substance use therapy in Marion County, Indiana to help keep women and children together throughout recovery.

Support and Fundraising

• Purpose of Funds: Funds raised through 5K registrations and fundraising efforts of teams and individuals will support operations of Heart Rock Recovery Center: including subsidized housing support for moms and babies.
• Financial Impact: $1,500 provides one month of free housing and recovery support for a mom.
• Additional Support: $1,000 provides one month of free housing and supplies for a baby.
• Community Engagement: Further your impact on moms and babies by setting up a team in honor of a loved one or friend.

Fundraising Teams

You can invite people to join you at the 5K or donate to your fundraising page. All donations are tax deductible (as allowable by law) and go directly to support operations at Heart Rock Justus Family Recovery Center. Click on the "Become a Fundraiser" tab to get started. If you would like to set up an "umbrella" team that allows others to set up a team under your team, please contact Madison Kelleher at madison@overdoselifeline.org.

Sponsor Thank You

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

• Presenting Sponsor: Nick Lackey Foundation

Sponsorship Information

Interested in sponsoring the Overdose Lifeline Outpacing the Stigma 5K? Contact the Director of Events and Development, Madison Kelleher at madison@overdoselifeline.org.

• Gold Sponsor: $1,000 - Silver benefits plus logo recognition on course, registration, and during announcements: race entries for four (4) walkers/runners.
• Silver Sponsor: $500 - Bronze benefits plus recognition on course and t-shirt: race entries for two (2) walkers/runners.
• Bronze Sponsor: $250 - Company Logo or Individual Name on sponsorship sign at registration.

Important Registration Information

Please note, registrations received after 9/28 are not guaranteed a shirt. Anyone registering after this date is welcome to check with ODL staff after the race to see what shirt sizes may still be available. Available first-come, first-served after the race has started.

More Information

To register for the event, visit Overdose Lifeline 5K.