Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price $32.64
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Liberty Park in beautiful Inverness, Florida! This spirited event, part of PTSD Awareness Month, invites participants to take on a fast and flat, fully paved course along the scenic Withlacoochee Trail. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun walk, there’s something for everyone as we come together to honor our active-duty military and veterans.
Participants can expect a fantastic experience, complete with custom finisher medals, stylish event shirts, and commemorative bibs. The day kicks off at 6:30 AM with packet pickup, followed by the 5K race starting at 7:30 AM and the 1-Mile Walk at 7:35 AM. After the race, celebrate with us at the awards ceremony and enjoy plenty of food and drinks! Don’t miss this opportunity to support Soldiers Freedom Outdoors, a remarkable organization dedicated to helping those who have bravely served our country. Let’s make a difference together while enjoying a day of fitness, community, and remembrance!
Participants can expect a fantastic experience, complete with custom finisher medals, stylish event shirts, and commemorative bibs. The day kicks off at 6:30 AM with packet pickup, followed by the 5K race starting at 7:30 AM and the 1-Mile Walk at 7:35 AM. After the race, celebrate with us at the awards ceremony and enjoy plenty of food and drinks! Don’t miss this opportunity to support Soldiers Freedom Outdoors, a remarkable organization dedicated to helping those who have bravely served our country. Let’s make a difference together while enjoying a day of fitness, community, and remembrance!
Organiser's Description
SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS 5K AND 1M RUN/WALK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
LIBERTY PARK
268 N APOPKA AVE, INVERNESS, FL 34450
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK AT LIBERTY PARK IN DOWNTOWN INVERNESS! THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD AS PART OF THE PTSD AWARENESS MONTH AND PROCEEDS GO TO THE SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOOR, AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELP ACTIVE DUTY AND SERVICE VETERANS IN OUR AREA.
ENJOY THIS FAST AND FLAT FULLY PAVED COURSE ON THE WITHLACOOCHEE TRAIL. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL, AWESOME EVENT SHIRT AND COMMEMORATIVE BIB. PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINKS POST RACE.
LET'S GATHER TO REMEMBER GAIL DIMARCO. GAIL JOINED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2012 AND HAS SAID THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING ON THE BOARD GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO ALL OF OUR MILITARY. AS A DAUGHTER OF A CAREER MILITARY FATHER I REALIZE THE SACRIFICE MY DAD MADE WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY. I AM CONSTANTLY IN AWE OF THE COURAGE AND COMMITMENT OUR SOLDIERS DEMONSTRATE AT HOME AND ABROAD. GIVING BACK IS SOMETHING THAT EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD DO.
RACE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
LOCATION: LIBERTY PARK, INVERNESS FL
SCHEDULE:
6:30 AM PACKET PICKUP AND DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION OPENS
7:30 AM 5K RACE START
7:35 AM 1 MILE WALK
8:45 AM AWARDS CEREMONY (APPROX. TIME)
RACE FOR A REASON!
"SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED IN 2011 AND BECAME A PUBLIC CHARITY IN 2014.
SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS IS DEDICATED TO SERVING OUR ACTIVE-DUTY AND SERVICE VETERANS. IN 12 YEARS OF SERVICE, SFO HAS PROVIDED ECO THERAPY (NATURE THERAPY) TO HUNDREDS OF SOLDIERS, REGARDLESS OF GENDER, SERVICE BRANCH OR LENGTH OF SERVICE.
SINCE OUR INCEPTION, WE HAVE HELPED CHANGE THE LIVES OF MANY SUFFERING FROM POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AND RE-CONNECTED THEM WITH THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE. SOME OF OUR HEROES HAVE SAID OUR PROGRAM SAVED THEIR LIVES POWERFUL TESTIMONIES LIKE THAT MAKE US WORK HARDER THAN EVER TO MEET OUR SOLDIERS NEEDS, AND GIVES US CONFIDENCE WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR OUR RETREATS."
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
LIBERTY PARK
268 N APOPKA AVE, INVERNESS, FL 34450
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK AT LIBERTY PARK IN DOWNTOWN INVERNESS! THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD AS PART OF THE PTSD AWARENESS MONTH AND PROCEEDS GO TO THE SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOOR, AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELP ACTIVE DUTY AND SERVICE VETERANS IN OUR AREA.
ENJOY THIS FAST AND FLAT FULLY PAVED COURSE ON THE WITHLACOOCHEE TRAIL. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL, AWESOME EVENT SHIRT AND COMMEMORATIVE BIB. PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINKS POST RACE.
LET'S GATHER TO REMEMBER GAIL DIMARCO. GAIL JOINED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2012 AND HAS SAID THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING ON THE BOARD GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO ALL OF OUR MILITARY. AS A DAUGHTER OF A CAREER MILITARY FATHER I REALIZE THE SACRIFICE MY DAD MADE WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY. I AM CONSTANTLY IN AWE OF THE COURAGE AND COMMITMENT OUR SOLDIERS DEMONSTRATE AT HOME AND ABROAD. GIVING BACK IS SOMETHING THAT EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD DO.
RACE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
LOCATION: LIBERTY PARK, INVERNESS FL
SCHEDULE:
6:30 AM PACKET PICKUP AND DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION OPENS
7:30 AM 5K RACE START
7:35 AM 1 MILE WALK
8:45 AM AWARDS CEREMONY (APPROX. TIME)
RACE FOR A REASON!
"SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED IN 2011 AND BECAME A PUBLIC CHARITY IN 2014.
SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS IS DEDICATED TO SERVING OUR ACTIVE-DUTY AND SERVICE VETERANS. IN 12 YEARS OF SERVICE, SFO HAS PROVIDED ECO THERAPY (NATURE THERAPY) TO HUNDREDS OF SOLDIERS, REGARDLESS OF GENDER, SERVICE BRANCH OR LENGTH OF SERVICE.
SINCE OUR INCEPTION, WE HAVE HELPED CHANGE THE LIVES OF MANY SUFFERING FROM POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AND RE-CONNECTED THEM WITH THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE. SOME OF OUR HEROES HAVE SAID OUR PROGRAM SAVED THEIR LIVES POWERFUL TESTIMONIES LIKE THAT MAKE US WORK HARDER THAN EVER TO MEET OUR SOLDIERS NEEDS, AND GIVES US CONFIDENCE WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR OUR RETREATS."
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Dri-Fit Unisex Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 5K Walk/Run! -
5K Physically Challenged
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Dri-Fit Unisex Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 5K Walk/Run! -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Dri-Fit Unisex Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (7:35AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 1 Mile Walk! -
1M Physically Challenged
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Dri-Fit Unisex Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (7:35AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 5K Walk/Run!
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