Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk
About This Event
Thrive IRC, formerly The Substance Awareness Center (SAC) 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, September 26th at 7:30 AM at Riverside 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: **
Cool T-shirts (*Guaranteed for the first 250 registered)
Awesome Awards
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: 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
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 **
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🎟 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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September 26, 2026