South Beach Park, Vero Beach FL
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: South Beach Park, Vero Beach, FL
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: Given to top performers
- 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 winners
- Age Groups: Top 3 M & F for age categories 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- Top Fastest Team: Requires a minimum of 4 runners
- Fastest Walk Time 1st - 3rd: Recognizes top walkers
- Overall Top Fundraiser: Acknowledges exceptional fundraising efforts
- Overall Top Fundraising Team: Outstanding team contribution
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
- (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.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page.
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