Believe & Achieve 5K

About the Event

Join IQR Group in Vero Beach for the 3rd Annual Believe & Achieve 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run!

Mission: At Believe & Achieve, our mission is to open doors to resources for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other varying developmental disabilities. We assist families in accessing the therapeutic and educational support needed for their child to progress and thrive. Our organization aims to alleviate barriers that may hinder a family from having access to necessary support and ultimately create a more inclusive community.

Race Amenities:

Race T-shirts (Shirts guaranteed size if registered by 4/12, then as available)
Post-Race Food & Beverages
in-person and virtual registration options

Early Packet Pick Up:

Friday, May 1st: Early Packet Pickup & Registration

Location TBD

Race Day Schedule:

Saturday, May 2nd: Riverside Park (3280 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963)

6:15 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

6:45 AM: Registration Closes for 1-Mile

7:00 AM: 1-Mile Race Starts (not chip timed)

7:15 AM: Registration Closes for 5K

7:30 AM: 5K Race Start! (chip timed)

8:30 AM: Free Kids Fun Run (short dash to the finish line)

Awards Ceremony immediately following the race

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top Masters Male & Female (40+)

Top Male & Female in each age group:

9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Award for the Largest Team

Race Fees:

5K race (chip timed) $35 through 5/1 ($40 Race Day)

1-mile race (not timed) $20 through 5/1 ($25 Race Day)

Races Offered

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$20.00

5k Run/Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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07:30

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$35.00

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$35.00

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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26 days remaining

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$20.00

5k Run/Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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26 days remaining

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$35.00

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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26 days remaining

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Vero Beach.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 22.2° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 24.2° / 30.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 74.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 22.2° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 24.2° / 30.9°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 74.4%

About Vero Beach

Learn more about the host city, Vero Beach.

Vero Beach is a city of 18,000 people (2019) on the Treasure Coast in Florida. It has three beaches, and the Indian River Lagoon, passing through Vero Beach, is a hub for boating, fishing, water skiing, diving, kayaking and other small-craft waterborne activities.