11th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K
- Date Sun 14th September 2025 - Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K event taking place in beautiful Inverness, Citrus County, from September 14 to September 20, 2025! This exciting event encourages residents and visitors alike to get moving and embrace a healthier lifestyle in celebration of World Heart Day on September 29. Participants can engage in a variety of activities such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and more, either in-person or virtually, allowing everyone the flexibility to join at their own pace.
The in-person race will kick off on September 20 at 9 AM, starting from the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, located at 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. Registration opens on August 1 and is free for all, with the first 200 registrants receiving a commemorative T-shirt and swag bag! Not only will this event help improve your fitness and mood, but it will also raise awareness about the importance of regular physical activity for heart health. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active while supporting a great cause!
The in-person race will kick off on September 20 at 9 AM, starting from the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, located at 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. Registration opens on August 1 and is free for all, with the first 200 registrants receiving a commemorative T-shirt and swag bag! Not only will this event help improve your fitness and mood, but it will also raise awareness about the importance of regular physical activity for heart health. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Research shows that participating in regular physical activity can help improve your brain health, strengthen bones and muscles, reduce the risk of disease, assist with weight management and increase your ability to do everyday activities. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) is pleased to host the 11th Annual Hybrid version of the annual "Save a Heart 5K" event to get residents and visitors moving at no cost and help improve your fitness as well as your mood!
Each year, DOH-Citrus hosts the no-cost event to spotlight World Heart Day (September 29), an observance held to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight and making good lifestyle choices as the best ways to prevent heart disease and stroke.
Registration for the in-person AND virtual events opens Friday August 1 and closes Monday, September 16. The first 200 individuals to register will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and Swag bag!
Those participating in the In-person event on September 20 will meet at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. The race start time is 9am!
Participants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Sunday, Sept. 14 until Saturday, Sept. 20. Individuals can participate at their own pace, time and location, either separately or within teams, as they track their preferred measure through different activities, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, paddle/rowing, yoga, kickboxing, tai-chi, among others. Those participating in virtual will be emailed directions on how to upload results.
Participants who register will receive a commemorative 5K t-shirt along with other SWAG while supplies last. Swag bag pick up will be at the IFAS building next to the DOH-Citrus Lecanto building at 3650 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461 under the Portico. Swag Bag pick up dates and times are as follows:
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 2 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 9 - 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Each year, DOH-Citrus hosts the no-cost event to spotlight World Heart Day (September 29), an observance held to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight and making good lifestyle choices as the best ways to prevent heart disease and stroke.
Registration for the in-person AND virtual events opens Friday August 1 and closes Monday, September 16. The first 200 individuals to register will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and Swag bag!
Those participating in the In-person event on September 20 will meet at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. The race start time is 9am!
Participants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Sunday, Sept. 14 until Saturday, Sept. 20. Individuals can participate at their own pace, time and location, either separately or within teams, as they track their preferred measure through different activities, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, paddle/rowing, yoga, kickboxing, tai-chi, among others. Those participating in virtual will be emailed directions on how to upload results.
Participants who register will receive a commemorative 5K t-shirt along with other SWAG while supplies last. Swag bag pick up will be at the IFAS building next to the DOH-Citrus Lecanto building at 3650 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461 under the Portico. Swag Bag pick up dates and times are as follows:
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 2 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 9 - 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Races
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11th Annual Save a Heart 5K in Person
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 AUGThose participating in the In-person event on September 20th will meet at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. The race start time is 9am! -
11th Annual Save a Heart 5K Virtual
Free
OPENS 01 AUGParticipants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Monday, Sept. 16 until Saturday, Sept. 21st. Individuals can participate at their own pace, time and location, either separately or within teams, as they track their preferred measure through different activities, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, paddle/rowing, yoga, kickboxing, tai-chi, among others. Those participating in virtual will be emailed directions on how to upload results.
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