Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- South Beach Park, Vero Beach, FL
- Distance
- Individual 5K Run/Walk · Team 5K
From the Organizer
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:
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Cool T-shirts (*Guaranteed for the first 250 registered)
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Awesome Awards
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Food & Beverages post race
Race Fees until 9/25:
Adult: $35
Team: $30 (per runner with 5+ runners per team)
Early Packet Pickup & Registration:
Friday, September 25th: Early Packet Pickup, Thrive IRC, 2300 5th Avenue Suite 103 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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
Age Groups (Top 3 M & F): 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Top Fastest Team (minimum of 4)
Fastest Walk Time 1st - 3rd
Overall Top Fundraiser
Overall 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.
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
88°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
49%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vero Beach Intl Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Vero Beach, FL
Elevation
22 ft
Nearest Airport
VRB
Vero Beach Regional Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- South Beach Park, Vero Beach, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk?
- Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Vero Beach, Florida on September 26, 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 Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Vero Beach, Florida at South Beach Park, Vero Beach, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026