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: Various awards for participants
- Food & Beverages: Available post race
Race Fees until 9/25
- Adult: $35
- Team: $30 (per runner with 5+ runners per team)
Early Packet Pickup & Registration
- Location: TBD
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: Recognized for their performance
- Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female in categories 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Top Fastest Team: Minimum of 4 participants
- Fastest Walk Time: Awards for 1st - 3rd place
- Overall Top Fundraiser: Recognized for fundraising efforts
- Overall Top Fundraising Team: Awarded for team fundraising
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, with prizes including:
- Garmin Forerunner Running Watch
- Running shoes, sunglasses & socks: From Runner’s Depot
- Gift Basket: From Dillard’s of Vero Beach
- One-Night Stay: At Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
- $100 Jetson Appliances Gift Card
- Fitness Passes: (2) 30-Day Passes to Christi’s Fitness & One-Month Unlimited Classes at Joy Fit Fitness
You do not have to be present to win.
For more information, visit the official race page.
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