Freeway 5K Run For Recovery

Race Information

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Start Time: 7:00 am
• Location: Ft. Mellon Park, 600 E. 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771
• Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

Event Purpose

The Freeway 5K Run for Recovery supports the mission of Freeway Sanford, a nonprofit organization helping individuals overcome addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and other life-controlling challenges.

Proceeds from this event help provide recovery support, mentorship, transportation, housing assistance, and life-changing opportunities for those working to rebuild their lives.

Together, we can help bring hope and restoration to our community.

Registration

• Early Adult Registration: (Now to September 1st) - $40
• Adult Pre-Registration: (September 1st to September 9th) - $45
• Final Adult Registration: (September 10th through Day of Race) - $55

T-Shirts

All runners registered by Wednesday, August 19th will be guaranteed their requested shirt size. We will do our best to accommodate anyone registering after Wednesday, August 19th to get their requested shirt size, however shirt sizes may be limited.

Awards

Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Overall Top Male and Top Female.
• Top Three Males, Top Three Females in the following age categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-39, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.

Packet Pickup Location

Colonial Room Restaurant
105 E 1st Street
Sanford, FL 32771

• September 10, 2026: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
• September 11, 2026: 12:00pm to 3:00pm

If you are not able to make it to pick up early, you may have a friend or family member pick up for you. No I.D. required. Also, we will have your packet available for pickup the morning of the event at the event site starting at 6:00am.

Timing and Scoring

This event will be chip timed using a disposable chip on the back of your bib. Please be sure to wear your bib on the front side just below your chest to ensure accurate scoring. Bibs not worn in the proper place may not receive a proper time. Results will be posted onsite day of race and online.

Parking

Free parking located in the parking lots of Palmetto by the Civic Center and Chamber of Commerce.

Restrictions

For safety reasons, bicycles, skateboards, inline/roller skates, motorized carts of any kind and pets are not allowed on the race course. Baby strollers and baby joggers are welcome to participate but must start at the back of the starting pack. Children riding in strollers or joggers do not need to be registered.

Refund Policy

There are no refunds or transfers for this event. This event will take place rain or shine.

More Information

For more details and to register, please visit the race page: Freeway 5K Run For Recovery.