Fentanyl Awareness & Rivaura Rosé River Run - 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk
When: Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at 10:30am
Data: 2021 inaugural race had 283 participants, 2022 and 2023 2 race's had over 500 participants, 2024 and 2025's race had 600+ participants...so great growth that we think and know will continue!!!
April 29, 2026 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and Rivaura will be donating a portion of the race proceeds and 100% of the donations of this event to fentanyl awareness. This race is in honor of Cal Daniel Heinen, who was more than just a friend to the Hewett family, he was also Winemaker Lane Hewett's best friend and classmate. His life ended suddenly in November 2019 due to an accidental overdose from a pill laced with Fentanyl. It seems everyone knows someone who has been impacted by this crisis. This event has served as an outlet for many families and organizations. There will be many informational booths supporting spreading the awareness and many great vendors!
During the 5th annual Rivaura Rosé River Run last year, we raised almost $20,000. This money was donated to non-profit organizations that are helping spread awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. One of those organizations is Song for Charlie. We gave a bulk of the donations to them, with the understanding that they would help spread awareness in our community specifically.
Opioid overdose deaths have been DECLINING since mid-2023! This is a great statistic to hear, but our work is not done yet! Law enforcement, the DEA, and Medical Examiners, have found themselves increasingly overwhelmed with the amount of fentanyl deaths in America. On December 15, 2025, illicit fentanyl was designated as a Weapon of Mass Destruction. We need people talking, researching, and sharing Cal's story. We want to make sure Cal’s death and the deaths of countless others will not be in vain, but may help save lives. Remember Cal, Remember Why. To find out more about fentanyl awareness, visit Song for Charlie and Be That Friend on Instagram and Facebook.
To participate in the Rivaura Rosé River Run - 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk or to simply donate to Rivaura and fentanyl awareness in the fight against illicit fentanyl, visit: http://runsignup.com/Rivaura.
