RUN FOR FREEDOM 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- San Dimas, California
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUN FOR FREEDOM 10K | 10K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $55$65 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| RUN FOR FREEDOM 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| RUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACEVirtual | – | Nov 7, 20265:00 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- RUN FOR FREEDOM 10K: $55 until Nov 1, then $65 until Nov 7.
- RUN FOR FREEDOM 5K: $40 until Nov 1, then $45 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 28 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the RUN FOR FREEDOM 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
120 E Via Verde Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsRUN FOR FREEDOM 5K
RUN FOR FREEDOM 10K
Aggregated from official results for RUN FOR FREEDOM. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at RUN FOR FREEDOM?
At the 2025 RUN FOR FREEDOM 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 32:40 or better, the top quarter in 38:11, and half the field in 48:18; the last tenth came in after 1:12:15.
At the 2025 RUN FOR FREEDOM 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 54:57 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:56, and half the field in 1:09:25; the last tenth came in after 1:39:00.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:00:56, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 70 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
- 120 E Via Verde Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is RUN FOR FREEDOM?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $55, entry is about 28 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 119 runners finished the RUN FOR FREEDOM 5K; the median finish was 48:18 and the winner ran 10:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:00:56, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 120 E Via Verde Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773.
From the organizers
Join the Movement and break some chains. This is more than just a race—it's a chance to make a lasting impact in the fight against human trafficking.
Lace up for something bigger than a finish line.
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, the EDEN 5K/10K is more than a race—it's a movement. The Run for Freedom helps raise funds and awareness to support anti-trafficking organizations. Your participation fuels change, provides resources, and empowers those on the frontlines to continue to bring hope to survivors.
Tentative schedule of the day
6:00-7:00 a.m. Vendor set-up
7:00-8:30 a.m. Registration/packet pick up
8:15 a.m. Warm Up
8:30 a.m. Speakers
9:00 am 5K/10k Run/Walk
11:00-11:30 Post race speaker program