Royal Run 5k & 1 Mile Walk

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Past event

7:30 AM EDT

Inverness, Florida

Free–$38.08 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th Annual Royal Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the beautiful city of Inverness, Florida! This exciting event takes place at Citrus High School, starting with day-of registration and packet pickup at 6:30 am, followed by the 5K race kicking off at 7:30 am, and a fun-filled Kids Fun Run at 8:15 am.

The Royal Run honors the legacy of Phil Royal, with proceeds benefiting The Phil Royal Legacy Foundation. Participants who finish the 5K in under 26:36 will earn a special FASTER THAN PHIL certificate along with a unique Phil Royal Legacy gift. Don't miss the chance to join the LEGACY TEAM CHALLENGE, where the team with the most participants will be recognized. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and fun!

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Races

5k

Incl. $3.08 Fee & Event T-Shirt

3.1 Mile Course through downtown Inverness. Start/Finish at Citrus High School

7:30 AM EDT

$38.08

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1 Mile Walk

Incl. $3.08 Fee & T-Shirt

Join us for the 1 Mile Walk. It is a lovely 1 mile stroll down Highland Boulevard at your own pace.

7:30 AM EDT

$38.08

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Kids Fun Run

The Kids Fun Run is a short distance for kids Age 5-10. Each Child receives a Finisher Award. No shirts are provided for this event.

8:15 AM EDT

Free

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Virtual Run/Walk (5k or 1 Mile)
Virtual

Incl. $3.08 Fee & T-Shirt

Can't make the race? Not a morning person? Happier running in your neighborhood, but still want to support The Phil Royal Legacy? Then this is your category. Complete the 5K or 1M run/walk at your leisure and on your schedule between now and race day. You can even submit your results to show your finish time. There are no awards for the Virtual Run.

7:30 AM EDT

$38.08

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Organiser's description

Join us for the 9th Annual Phil Royal Legacy Foundation "Royal Run 5K" on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Proceeds of the race go to benefit The Phil Royal Legacy Foundation. Previously the Beat the Sheriff 5k, started by Sheriff Jeff Dawsy in 1997. Following the unfortunate passing of Sheriff Candidate Phil Royal, Sheriff Dawsey agreed to pass the torch to the Legacy Foundation to insure this event would continue.

In the 5K if your time is faster than 26:36 you will receive a FASTER THAN PHIL certificate along with A SPECIAL PHIL ROYAL LEGACY GIFT!

Returning this year will be the LEGACY TEAM CHALLENGE where we will recognize the team, group, club, or organization with the most participants.

DATE: Saturday, October 4, 2025

LOCATION: Citrus High School, 600 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL

TIMES: 6:30 am Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup

7:30 5K Race Start

8:15 Kids Fun Run