Run for Freedom Obstacles 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Victoria, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Apr 17, 20277:45 AM | $25$45 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Obstacle 5K | 5K | Apr 17, 20277:45 AM | $25$45 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Jan 1, then $45 until Apr 17, then $55 until Apr 18.
Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Victoria runs 35:32, about 11:26 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:59 and men in 30:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1867 Fordyce Rd, Victoria, TX 77905
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 17 the day usually runs from 69°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1867 Fordyce Rd, Victoria, TX 77905Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (Apr 18, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Freedom Obstacles 5K?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Texas, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1867 Fordyce Rd, Victoria, TX 77905.
From the organizers
Restoration House Ministries’ Run for Freedom Obstacle 5K (formerly 1000 Strong Overcoming Obstacles 5k) is more than just a race.
It’s an open invitation for you to experience the restoration and victory the residents experience at our residential program every day. It’s an opportunity to triumph over your fears, cheer on your community, impact eternity, and get really, REALLY muddy.
Basics
This entry-level, tough-mudder-style, trail race features over ~10 popup and permanent obstacle structures at Patriot Park in Victoria, Tx.
Follow this link for a printable map & reminders. Path is accessible by foot year-round and is mowed starting in February.