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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Riverside Park, Vero Beach FL
5K
75–84°F · rain likely
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2025
75–87°F
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77–89°F
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77–81°F
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2022
75–85°F
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2021
75–82°F
dry
2020
75–86°F
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74–82°F
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75–86°F
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74–87°F
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74–82°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Thunderstorms · 75–85°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 75°F · 75% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Riverside Park, Vero Beach, FL
Event Overview
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: Exceptional recognition for participants.
- Food & Beverages: Post race refreshments available.
Race Fees until 9/25
- Adult: $35
- Team: $30 (per runner with 5+ runners per team)
Early Packet Pickup & Registration
Date: Friday, September 25th
Location: Thrive IRC, 2300 5th Avenue Suite 103
Time: 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: Recognition for the top finishers.
- Age Groups: Top 3 M & F in various age categories.
- Top Fastest Team: Acknowledgment for the fastest team (minimum of 4).
- Fastest Walk Time: Awards for the top 3 fastest walkers.
- Overall Top Fundraiser: Award for the top individual fundraiser.
- Overall Top Fundraising Team: Recognition for the 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.
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