Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K
Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Inverness, FL, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Location
- 268 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K and 1M Run/Walk
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Liberty Park
268 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450
Join us for the 4th Annual Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk at Liberty Park in Downtown Inverness! This event is being held as part of the PTSD Awareness Month and proceeds go to the Soldiers Freedom Outdoor, an organization that help active duty and service veterans in our area.
Enjoy this Fast and Flat fully paved course on the Withlacoochee Trail. All participants will receive a custom finisher medal, awesome event shirt and commemorative bib. Plenty of food and drinks post race.
Let's gather to remember Gail DiMarco. Gail joined the board of directors in 2012 and has said “the privilege of serving on the Board gives me the opportunity to give back to all of our military. As a daughter of a career military father I realize the sacrifice my Dad made while serving our country. I am constantly in awe of the courage and commitment our soldiers demonstrate at home and abroad. Giving back is something that every American should do.”
RACE DATE: Saturday, October 10, 2026
LOCATION: Liberty Park, Inverness FL
SCHEDULE:
6:30 am Packet Pickup and Day of Race Registration Opens
7:30 am 5K Race Start
7:35 am 1 Mile Walk
8:45 am Awards Ceremony (Approx. Time)
Race for a reason!
"Soldiers Freedom Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2011 and became a public charity in 2014.
Soldiers Freedom Outdoors is dedicated to serving our active-duty and service veterans. In 12 years of service, SFO has provided eco therapy (nature therapy) to hundreds of soldiers, regardless of gender, service branch or length of service.
Since our inception, we have helped change the lives of many suffering from post-traumatic stress and re-connected them with the healing power of Nature. Some of our heroes have said our program saved their lives… powerful testimonies like that make us work harder than ever to meet our soldier’s needs, and gives us confidence we are making a difference.
There is no charge for our retreats."
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Inverness 3 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Inverness, FL
City Elevation
38 ft
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 59 mi
Major Hub
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 268 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL
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Soldiers Freedom Outdoors 5K
Oct 10, 2026