South Beach Park, Vero Beach FL
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
The 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
🎟 Race Day Raffles You Won’t 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.
For more information, visit the race page: Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk.
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
Top pick
Adidas Men's Lite Racer Adapt 7.0, Black/Grey/Grey, 10
$44.95
Lapulas Athletic Ankle Socks, Low Cut Cushioned Anti-Blister Running Tab Sports Socks for Men and Women 6Pairs (White, L)
$14.99
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Lamicall Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men Women, [24g Ultralight] [Adjustable Nose Pad] UV400 Protection Sun Glasses for Cycling Running Baseball Fishing Golf Beach Volleyball Driving
$21.99
Fitgriff® Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone, Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black, 24.5" - 35.5" Waist Size)
$15.95
