When
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Where
Whispering Pines Park, Inverness FL
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Research shows that participating in regular physical activity can help improve your brain health, strengthen bones and muscles, reduce the risk of disease, assist with weight management and increase your ability to do everyday activities. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) is pleased to host the 11th Annual Hybrid version of the annual "Save a Heart 5K" event to get residents and visitors moving at no cost and help improve your fitness as well as your mood!
Awareness Campaign
Each year, DOH-Citrus hosts the no-cost event to spotlight World Heart Day (September 29), an observance held to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight and making good lifestyle choices as the best ways to prevent heart disease and stroke.
Registration Details
- Opens: Friday, August 1
- Closes: Monday, September 16
- First 200 Registrants: Receive a commemorative T-Shirt and Swag bag!
Event Information
- In-Person Event: September 20
- Meeting Location: Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL
- Race Start Time: 9am
Virtual Participation
Participants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Sunday, Sept. 14 until Saturday, Sept. 20. Individuals can participate at their own pace, time and location, either separately or within teams, as they track their preferred measure through different activities, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, paddle/rowing, yoga, kickboxing, tai-chi, among others. Those participating in virtual will be emailed directions on how to upload results.
Swag Bag Pickup
Participants who register will receive a commemorative 5K t-shirt along with other SWAG while supplies last. Swag bag pick up will be at the IFAS building next to the DOH-Citrus Lecanto building at 3650 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461 under the Portico. Swag Bag pick up dates and times are as follows:
- Monday, September 15: 2 - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 16: 9 - 11 a.m.
- Thursday, September 18: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Event Link
For more information, please visit the official race page: Save A Heart Hybrid 5K.
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