MT Hearts Memorial 5K
About this race
oin us for the inaugural MT Hearts Memorial 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk & Virtual Race on June 19, 2027, at Citrus High School in Inverness, Florida.
The event is held in loving memory of Marlene Tobin, a longtime Citrus County resident, dedicated teacher, and lifelong athlete who passed away from metastatic breast cancer on June 11, 2026. Marlene touched countless lives through her kindness, strength, and commitment to her family, students, and community. This race brings people together to celebrate her life while continuing her legacy of caring for others.
Whether you run, walk, or participate virtually, every registered participant will receive an official event shirt and custom finisher medal. Move with purpose while helping support metastatic breast cancer research and families in our local community.
Learn more about Marlene’s story and the MT Hearts Memorial Foundation at mtheartsfoundation.com.
MT Hearts Memorial Foundation was created in memory of Marlene Tobin, who passed away from metastatic breast cancer on June 11, 2026. Proceeds from the event will support metastatic breast cancer research through METAvivor and provide assistance to students and families at Hernando Elementary School. Together, we can fund hope, strengthen our local community, and ensure that Marlene’s generous spirit continues to make a difference.
DATE: Saturday, June 19, 2027
LOCATION: Citrus High School, 600 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL
TIMES: 6:30 am Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup
7:00 5K Race Start
7:05 1 Mile Walk Start
8:00 Kids Fun Run (FREE)
Not able to make the event? Do you live outside of the area but still want to support the MT Hearts Memorial Foundation?
Signup for the virtual 5K Run/Walk or the virtual 1 Mile Walk and complete the distance on your own time knowing that you are supporting a great cause.
If you register for the Virtual Walk/Run, we will mail you your T-shirt, Bib number, and Finisher Medal post event!
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Running
5K Run
Virtual 5K & 1 Mile Participant
Not able to attend the event? NO PROBLEM! Sign up for the Virtual Event and Run or Walk on your own time, at your convenience and still help support this worthwhile event.
Walking
1 Mile Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Inverness, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 8:30 PM local time (EDT) in Inverness on June 19, 2027 — 13h 59m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Inverness events
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