Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Vero Beach, Florida
- Price $33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at South Beach Park in beautiful Vero Beach, Indian River! Kicking off at 7:30 AM, this exciting event is designed to promote health and wellness while supporting Thrive IRC's mission to empower our community through resources, prevention strategies, and recovery services addressing substance misuse and behavioral health.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, this 5K offers something for everyone. Enjoy cool t-shirts for the first 250 registrants, awesome awards, and a festive post-race celebration complete with food and beverages. Participants can also look forward to exciting raffle prizes, including gift baskets, hotel stays, and fitness passes. Don't miss out on the chance to make a positive impact while having a great time—register now and be part of this uplifting community event!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, this 5K offers something for everyone. Enjoy cool t-shirts for the first 250 registrants, awesome awards, and a festive post-race celebration complete with food and beverages. Participants can also look forward to exciting raffle prizes, including gift baskets, hotel stays, and fitness passes. Don't miss out on the chance to make a positive impact while having a great time—register now and be part of this uplifting community event!
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 SOUTH BEACH 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 4:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION:
LOCATION: SOUTH BEACH PARK _(1702 OCEAN 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, with prizes including:
* Gift Basket from Dillards of Vero Beach
* One-Night Stay at Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
* $100 Jetson Appliances Gift Card
* (2) 30-Day Passes to Christis Fitness & One-Month Unlimited Classes at Joy Fit Fitness
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 4:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION:
LOCATION: SOUTH BEACH PARK _(1702 OCEAN 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, with prizes including:
* Gift Basket from Dillards of Vero Beach
* One-Night Stay at Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
* $100 Jetson Appliances Gift Card
* (2) 30-Day Passes to Christis Fitness & One-Month Unlimited Classes at Joy Fit Fitness
You do not have to be present to win.
Races
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Individual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.00
OPENS TOMORROW -
Team 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.00
OPENS TOMORROW
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