
Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Run is an obstacle course race on September 26, 2026 in Happy Valley, OR, with an entry fee of $65.
From the Organizer
Path to Freedom 5K, a powerful obstacle course race to designed to challenge body and spirit. Tackle 22 mission-inspired obstacles across a 3.1-mile course. Each obstacle symbolizes the journey from captivity to liberation.
All proceeds from the event go towards Path to Freedom Project's mission to raise awareness and fund organizations that fight human trafficking and support rehabilitating survivors.
Perfect for runners, teams, and first-timers, this event blends Spartan-style intensity with heartfelt purpose. Join us to break barriers, build hope, and fund freedom for survivors. All fitness levels welcome—run, climb, and make a difference!
Check-in Starts: 9 AM
Race Start Time: 10 AM
Included with your registration: Event T-Shirt, race medal, and discount coupon for Montage a la Cart
Food carts will be on site to purchase food
After the Race: Stick around! We will have speakers from our beneficiaries, a DJ playing music, and a great post race atmosphere. Grab some food from Montage a la cart and get a beverage from Sips!
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oregon City, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
25,572
as of 2023
City Elevation
564 ft
Nearest Airport
PDX
Portland International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
Coming Up
Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Run
Sep 26, 2026