Events
Run or Walk in the 3rd Annual Overdose Awareness 5K
Sponsor Registration for alumni and clients
Description
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.
More About Us
Phoenix Houses of California is one of the state’s leading non-profit organizations specializing in substance abuse and mental health treatment offering treatment and services to individuals and communities who are uninsured, unhoused, incarcerated and otherwise underserved. Phoenix Houses of California is at the forefront of the battle against overdose deaths, being one of the few organizations in the state that trains all staff and clients on how to use Naloxone effectively.
Start Time & Check-In
The 5k begins at 9:00am.
Registration & Check-in opens at 8:00am.
Place
7697 S Marine Ave
Playa Del Rey, CA US 90293
FAQs
Will there be water? Yes, your registration includes a water bottle, t-shirt and post-race lunch. We know it's hot, and we will be providing extra water for refills in addition to the water fountains at the beach.
Can my friends and family come watch without having to walk or run? Yes! The more the merrier. Everyone is invited, but we cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate a free meal to non-registered participants.
Can I bring my dog? Unfortunately, Dockweiler Beach does not allow dogs. We love dogs and wish they could participate, but the pups will have to stay home in the air conditioning.
Should I stay after I finish? YES! Not only will our CEO, Dr. Alice Gleghorn be speaking following the 5k, there will also be information booths, games and activities for all to enjoy. And you won’t want to miss lunch, ice cream or the awards ceremony!
PARKING & Directions
As a registered participant, you will be offered complimentary parking in Dockweiler State Beach Parking Lot #3.
How do I get there? Instead of typing ‘Dockweiler Beach’ into navigation, we recommend using the address 7697 S Marine Ave, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 for directions. This address will get you close to Lifeguard Tower #50 and closer to Parking Lot #3 than the general address for Dockweiler Beach.
You will enter the parking lot via Imperial Highway and proceed to Parking Lot #3 where you will check in at the parking attendant booth. You’ll give your name to the Phoenix House California representative who will provide you with a day pass to place on your windshield. (Make sure that the parking pass is visible on your windshield to avoid a ticket!)
Is parking free? Yes!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://phoenixhouseca.org/.
