From the Organizer
Lace up your shoes and join us for our 10th annual
The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in our Annual Freedom 5K - an exciting, patriotic event for everyone! Join us in celebrating the 250th birthday of our beloved country with a 5K and Fun Run at Rowlett Community Park. The 5K features categories for ALL age groups with medals being awarded to the top three in each of those beginning with children through our amazing senior citizens. Start a new family tradition, race your friends, or show your proud patriotism by walking!
5K Racers - $50 registration
1 Mile Fun Run Racers - $20 registration
To PARTICIPATE in the race, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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We look forward to celebrating with you!
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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
91°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lavon Dam, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
64,139
as of 2023
City Elevation
482 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 18 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rowlett Area Chamber of Commerce Freedom 5K & Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
17
Days to train
Coming Up
RUN TOTHE RHYTHM 5K & FUN RUN. 8:00 A.M.
5 miles away
Run Fest
10 miles away
9th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run
5 miles away
Run/Walk for a Hunger Free World
10 miles away
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Rowlett Area Chamber of Commerce Freedom 5K & Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026