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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Riverside Park, Vero Beach FL
5K
75–84°F · rain likely
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75–82°F
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75–86°F
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74–82°F
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About this race
Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
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: Various categories
- Food & Beverages: Post-race refreshments
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: 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: Recognized
- Age Groups: Top 3 M & F in various categories
- Top Fastest Team: Minimum of 4 participants
- Fastest Walk Time: 1st - 3rd Place
- Overall Top Fundraiser: Special recognition
- Overall Top Fundraising Team: Special recognition
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.
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