12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K
- Date Sun 13th September 2026 - Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K event, taking place from September 13 to September 19, 2026, in the beautiful city of Inverness, Florida! This exciting event is designed to encourage residents and visitors to embrace physical activity while promoting heart health in celebration of World Heart Day on September 29. Participants can join in either the in-person event on September 19 at 9 AM, held at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, or take part virtually at their own pace and location.
No matter how you choose to participate, you'll have the chance to engage in a variety of activities such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and even yoga! Registration opens on August 3, and the first 200 registered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and swag bag. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to improve your fitness and mood while supporting a great cause! Join the movement towards better heart health and be part of this vibrant community event!
No matter how you choose to participate, you'll have the chance to engage in a variety of activities such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and even yoga! Registration opens on August 3, and the first 200 registered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and swag bag. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to improve your fitness and mood while supporting a great cause! Join the movement towards better heart health and be part of this vibrant community event!
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 12th 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 Monday August 3 and closes Sunday, September 13. The first 200 individuals to register will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and Swag bag!
Those participating in the In-person event on September 19 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. 13 until Saturday, Sept. 19. 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 14, 2026 - 2 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 9 - 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 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 Monday August 3 and closes Sunday, September 13. The first 200 individuals to register will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and Swag bag!
Those participating in the In-person event on September 19 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. 13 until Saturday, Sept. 19. 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 14, 2026 - 2 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 9 - 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Races
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12th Annual Save a Heart 5K in Person
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 03 AUGThose participating in the In-person event on September 19th will meet at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. The race start time is 9am! -
12th Annual Save a Heart 5K Virtual
Free
OPENS 03 AUGParticipants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Sunday, Sept. 13 until Saturday, Sept. 19th . 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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