Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price $38.50 - $43.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at Riverside Park in beautiful Vero Beach, Indian River! This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 AM and is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community spirit and wellness. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K distance while supporting Thrive IRC's vital mission of empowering individuals through resources and recovery services that tackle substance misuse and behavioral health challenges.
Get ready for an incredible day filled with camaraderie, as the first 250 registered runners will receive cool T-shirts and have the chance to win awesome awards in various categories, including overall top male and female, age groups, and team challenges. After the race, enjoy delicious food and beverages, and don’t miss the chance to participate in exciting raffles for fantastic prizes! Early packet pickup will be available on September 25th, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fun-filled day that promotes long-term wellness and community unity. Let’s run for freedom together!
Get ready for an incredible day filled with camaraderie, as the first 250 registered runners will receive cool T-shirts and have the chance to win awesome awards in various categories, including overall top male and female, age groups, and team challenges. After the race, enjoy delicious food and beverages, and don’t miss the chance to participate in exciting raffles for fantastic prizes! Early packet pickup will be available on September 25th, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fun-filled day that promotes long-term wellness and community unity. Let’s run for freedom together!
Organiser's Description
THRIVE IRC, FORMERLY THE SUBSTANCE AWARENESS CENTER (SAC) 5K RUN/WALK WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH AT 7:30 AM AT RIVERSIDE PARK, VERO BEACH.
THRIVE IRC'S FREEDOM 5K RUN/WALK BENEFITS THRIVE'S MISSION: TO PROTECT AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND RECOVERY SERVICES THAT ADDRESS SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PROMOTING LONG-TERM WELLNESS.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
COOL T-SHIRTS (*GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 250 REGISTERED)
*
AWESOME AWARDS
*
FOOD & BEVERAGES POST RACE
RACE FEES UNTIL 9/25:
ADULT: $35
TEAM: $30 _(PER RUNNER WITH 5+ RUNNERS PER TEAM)_
EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH: EARLY PACKET PICKUP, THRIVE IRC, 2300 5TH AVENUE SUITE 103 12:00 PM 3:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION:
LOCATION: RIVERSIDE PARK _(3280 RIVERSIDE PARK DRIVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32963)_
6:30 AM: RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:15 AM: RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP CLOSES
7:30 AM: 5K START!
*AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING 5K
AWARDS
OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
AGE GROUPS (TOP 3 M & F): 13 AND UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
TOP FASTEST TEAM (MINIMUM OF 4)
FASTEST WALK TIME 1ST - 3RD
OVERALL TOP FUNDRAISER
OVERALL TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM
RACE RAFFLE TICKETS
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS [https://givebutter.com/nQ2mNe]
Race Day Raffles You Wont Want to Miss!
Register for the chance to take home incredible prizes! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on race day and currently online. Prizes to be released as soon as possible!
You do not have to be present to win.
THRIVE IRC'S FREEDOM 5K RUN/WALK BENEFITS THRIVE'S MISSION: TO PROTECT AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND RECOVERY SERVICES THAT ADDRESS SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PROMOTING LONG-TERM WELLNESS.
RACE AMENITIES:
*
COOL T-SHIRTS (*GUARANTEED FOR THE FIRST 250 REGISTERED)
*
AWESOME AWARDS
*
FOOD & BEVERAGES POST RACE
RACE FEES UNTIL 9/25:
ADULT: $35
TEAM: $30 _(PER RUNNER WITH 5+ RUNNERS PER TEAM)_
EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH: EARLY PACKET PICKUP, THRIVE IRC, 2300 5TH AVENUE SUITE 103 12:00 PM 3:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION:
LOCATION: RIVERSIDE PARK _(3280 RIVERSIDE PARK DRIVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32963)_
6:30 AM: RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:15 AM: RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP CLOSES
7:30 AM: 5K START!
*AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING 5K
AWARDS
OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
AGE GROUPS (TOP 3 M & F): 13 AND UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
TOP FASTEST TEAM (MINIMUM OF 4)
FASTEST WALK TIME 1ST - 3RD
OVERALL TOP FUNDRAISER
OVERALL TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM
RACE RAFFLE TICKETS
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS [https://givebutter.com/nQ2mNe]
Race Day Raffles You Wont Want to Miss!
Register for the chance to take home incredible prizes! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on race day and currently online. Prizes to be released as soon as possible!
You do not have to be present to win.
Races
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Individual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.50
CLOSED -
Team 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.50
CLOSED
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