From the Organizer
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 am
Location: Ft. Mellon Park, 600 E. 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
The Freeway 5K Run for Recovery supports the mission of Freeway Sanford, a nonprofit organization helping individuals overcome addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and other life-controlling challenges.
Proceeds from this event help provide recovery support, mentorship, transportation, housing assistance, and life-changing opportunities for those working to rebuild their lives.
Together, we can help bring hope and restoration to our community.
Runners and walkers are all welcome to participate.
REGISTRATION
Early Adult Registration, (Now to September 1st) - $30
Adult Pre-Registration, (September 1st to September 9th) - $35
Final Adult Registration, (September 10th through Day of Race) - $45
AWARDS
Awards will be given in the following categories:
• Overall Top Male and Top Female.
• Top Three Males, Top Three Females in the following age categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-39, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION
Colonial Room Restaurant
105 E 1st Street
Sanford, FL 32771
September 10, 2026 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
September 11, 2026 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
If you are not able to make it to pick up early, you may have a friend or family member pick up for you. No I.D. required. Also, we will have your packet available for pick up the morning of the event at the event site starting at 6:00am.
TIMING AND SCORING
This event will be chip timed using a disposable chip on the back of your bib. Please be sure to wear your bib on the front side just below your chest to ensure accurate scoring. Bibs not worn in the proper place may not receive a proper time. Results will be posted onsite day of race and online.
PARKING
Free parking located in the parking lots of Palmetto by the Civic Center and Chamber of Commerce.
RESTRICTIONS
For safety reasons, bicycles, skateboards, inline/roller skates, motorized carts of any kind and pets are not allowed on the race course. Baby strollers and baby joggers are welcome to participant, but must start at the back of the starting pack. Children riding in strollers or joggers do not need to be registered.
REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds or transfers for this event. This event will take place rain or shine.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sanford, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sanford, FL
Population
62,292
as of 2023
City Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Freeway 5K Run For Recovery, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
80
Days to train
- Race
- Freeway 5K Run For Recovery
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 600 E 1st Street, Sanford, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Freeway 5K Run For Recovery?
- Freeway 5K Run For Recovery is a running race held in Sanford, Florida on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Freeway 5K Run For Recovery?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Sanford, Florida at 600 E 1st Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freeway 5K Run For Recovery?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freeway 5K Run For Recovery
Sep 12, 2026