The 12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K starts at 9:00 AM, giving you time to settle in the evening before. Held at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida, this 5K is free to enter, making it an affordable stop on your race calendar. The event offers both in-person and virtual participation options, so you can choose how you want to compete. Whether you plan to run the course on-site or participate remotely, this race provides flexibility for traveling athletes.
From the Race Organizer
Research shows that participating in regular physical activity can help improve your brain health, strengthen bones and muscles, reduce the risk of disease, assist with weight management and increase your ability to do everyday activities. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) is pleased to host the 12th Annual Hybrid version of the annual "Save a Heart 5K" event to get residents and visitors moving at no cost and help improve your fitness as well as your mood! Each year, DOH-Citrus hosts the no-cost event to spotlight World Heart Day (September 29), an observance held to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight and making good lifestyle choices as the best ways to prevent heart disease and stroke. Registration for the in-person AND virtual events opens Monday August 3 and closes Sunday, September 13. The first 200 individuals to register will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and Swag bag! Those participating in the In-person event on September 19 will meet at the Pavilion in Whispering Pines Park, 1700 Forest Drive, Inverness, FL. The race start time is 9am! Participants can upload their distance, times and activities on the event website beginning on Sunday, Sept. 13 until Saturday, Sept. 19. Individuals can participate at their own pace, time and location, either separately or within teams, as they track their preferred measure through different activities, such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, paddle/rowing, yoga, kickboxing, tai-chi, among others. Those participating in virtual will be emailed directions on how to upload results. Participants who register will receive a commemorative 5K t-shirt along with other SWAG while supplies last. Swag bag pick up will be at the IFAS building next to the DOH-Citrus Lecanto building at 3650 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461 under the Portico. Swag Bag pick up dates and times are as follows: Monday, September 14, 2026 - 2 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 9 - 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Inverness, FL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is 12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K 2026 — Inverness, FL?
12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K 2026 — Inverness, FL takes place on September 13, 2026. The race is held in Inverness, Florida.
Where is 12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K 2026 — Inverness, FL held?
12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K 2026 — Inverness, FL is held at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida.
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