9th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5k

Saturday, September 30, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Inverness, Florida

Free · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the 9th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in beautiful Inverness, Citrus County! This vibrant event celebrates World Heart Day and encourages community members to get active while promoting heart health. Whether you choose to participate in person at Whispering Pines Park or join the fun virtually, you can engage in a variety of activities including walking, running, cycling, swimming, and more—all at your own pace and location.

Registration opens on August 10 and is free for all participants, with the first 200 registrants receiving a commemorative T-shirt and swag bag! In-person runners will kick off the event at 8 AM, while virtual participants can log their distances and times from September 27 to September 30. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to improve your fitness, boost your mood, and support a worthy cause. Mark your calendars, lace up your sneakers, and get ready to make a difference!

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9th Annual Save-A-Heart In-Person 5k

T-Shirt SWAG Bag

Those participating in the In-person event on September 30th will meet at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. Participants who register will receive a commemorative 5K t-shirt along with other SWAG while supplies last. Please visit the event website for more information on t-shirt SWAG bag pickup times and locations. SWAG Bag pickup dates and times are on the main event page.

8:00 AM EDT

Free

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9th Annual Save-A-Heart Virtual 5k
Virtual

T-Shirt SWAG Bag

Participants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 27th until Saturday, Sept. 24th. 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. Participants who register will receive a commemorative 5K t-shirt along with other SWAG while supplies last. Please visit the event website for more information on t-shirt SWAG bag pickup times and locations. SWAG bag pickup dates and times are on the main event page.

8:00 AM EDT

Free

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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 a 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 Thursday August 10th and closes Monday, Sept. 25. The first 200 individuals to register will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and Swag bag!

Those participating in the In-person event on September 30th will meet at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. The race start time is 8am!

Participants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 27 until Saturday, Sept. 30. 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 Lecanto Health Department at 3650 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461 under the Portico. Swag Bag pick up dates and times are as follows:

Monday, September 25, 2023 - 9-11am

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 4-6pm

Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 1-3pm