Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price $32.64
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fitness and community at the Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Liberty Park in beautiful Inverness, Florida. This exciting event, part of PTSD Awareness Month, aims to raise awareness and support for active-duty service members and veterans through the dedicated work of Soldiers Freedom Outdoors. Runners and walkers will enjoy a fast, flat, fully paved course along the scenic Withlacoochee Trail, making it a perfect opportunity for participants of all levels.
The day kicks off early with packet pickup and race registration starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K race at 7:30 AM and the 1 Mile Walk at 7:35 AM. After the races, participants can look forward to a celebratory atmosphere featuring plenty of food and drinks, along with an awards ceremony around 8:45 AM. All participants will receive a custom finisher medal, a stylish event shirt, and a commemorative bib to remember the day. Join us in honoring the legacy of Gail DiMarco, a passionate advocate for veterans, and be part of a movement that connects people with the healing power of nature. Lace up
The day kicks off early with packet pickup and race registration starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5K race at 7:30 AM and the 1 Mile Walk at 7:35 AM. After the races, participants can look forward to a celebratory atmosphere featuring plenty of food and drinks, along with an awards ceremony around 8:45 AM. All participants will receive a custom finisher medal, a stylish event shirt, and a commemorative bib to remember the day. Join us in honoring the legacy of Gail DiMarco, a passionate advocate for veterans, and be part of a movement that connects people with the healing power of nature. Lace up
Organiser's Description
SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS 5K AND 1M RUN/WALK
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
LIBERTY PARK
268 N APOPKA AVE, INVERNESS, FL 34450
JOIN US FOR THE 3RD 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, JUNE 21, 2025
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 11 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, JUNE 21, 2025
LIBERTY PARK
268 N APOPKA AVE, INVERNESS, FL 34450
JOIN US FOR THE 3RD 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, JUNE 21, 2025
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 11 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 21st June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 5K Walk/Run! -
5K Physically Challenged
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Dri-Fit Unisex Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 5K Walk/Run! -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Dri-Fit Unisex Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (7:35AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 1 Mile Walk! -
1M Physically Challenged
Incl. $2.64 Fee & Dri-Fit Unisex Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (7:35AM EDT)
$32.64
PTSD Awareness 5K Walk/Run!
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