3 walking events in Vero Beach, Florida

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:

• 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:

Location: TBD

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

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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, with prizes including:

• Garmin Forerunner Running Watch

• Running shoes, sunglasses & socks from Runner’s Depot

• Gift Basket from Dillard’s of Vero Beach

• One-Night Stay at Vero Beach Hotel & Spa

• $100 Jetson Appliances Gift Card

• (2) 30-Day Passes to Christi’s Fitness & One-Month Unlimited Classes at Joy Fit Fitness

👉 You do not have to be present to win.

Join the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation in a timed 5K Run/Walk or a 1 mile fun walk at the Vero Beach Airport!

About Bobby Jones CSF

The Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2007, ultimately licensing the name of Bobby Jones in 2019 to become the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation (Bobby Jones CSF). Our goal is to raise awareness and find a cure for Chiari malformation (CM), syringomyelia (SM) and related disorders.

We have funded over $6 million dollars worth of education and research projects/meetings and have impacted more than 3.5 million people in the United States, and more around the world, who are looking for answers.

Our Mission Statement: To advance knowledge through research and to educate the medical, allied sciences and lay community about Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and related disorders

Race Amenities

• Race t-shirts and finisher medals for 5K participants, with potential to earn more prizes with fundraising! **NOTE: The 1-Mile race does NOT come with a medal. If you would like a medal and 5K T-shirt, please register for the 5K distance.

• Professional race timing for all 5K participants

• Awards ceremony for age group winners in the 5K race

• Bobby Jones CSF unite4answers t-shirts for 1-mile participants who donate or raise at least $50

• Free kids' run with prizes (age 8 & under)

• Post-race refreshments

Early Packet Pick-Up

Friday, December 4, 2026 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

American Icon Brewery (1133 19th Pl, Vero Beach, FL 32960)

Race Day Schedule

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Vero Beach Regional Airport, 2660 Airport Drive N.

3:45 PM: Late Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

4:45 PM: Late Registration & Packet Pickup Closes

5:00 PM: 5K Start!

5:05 PM: 1 Mile Start!

*Awards Ceremony immediately following the race

Awards

Top three (3) overall M & F

Top Masters (40+) M & F

Top three (3) M & F in each age group: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Race Fees

Adult 5K: $35 through 12/4 ($40 on Race Day)

Child 5K (12 & under) pricing: $25 through 12/4 ($30 on Race Day)

1 Mile Untimed Walk - All Ages: Donation Based