
From the Organizer
Christ the Rock Church is hosting the 4th annual Race for Freedom 5K run/walk to raise awareness and funds to help end human trafficking both locally and around the world. This is a family-friendly event, so all ages and skill levels welcome to participate. Prizes to top finishers in age/gender categories as well as random drawings, T-shirts and swag bags for each participant.
Events
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
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Afton - Janesville Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
65,813
as of 2023
Elevation
941 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 33 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
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110
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Race for Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026