Freedom Run: The Race Against Poverty
About this race
Freedom Run (5K & 10K) - Saturday - May 2, 2026
Welcome to the 10th annual Freedom Run!- Timed Event
- Finisher medal for each participant
- First place trophy for overall male and female runners
- Age group awards (first place)
This year’s event will take place at the Wesley Chapel District Park.
Race Website:
TheFreedomRun.org
6:30 am (check-in)
7:30 am (start)
Freedom Run: The Race Against Poverty is dedicated to helping people living in abject poverty around the world. All net proceeds from the run are used to help build homes, facilities, and hope for families and communities in need. So far we have been able to build homes in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, The Philippines, and El Salvador.
Race Contact Email: admin@thefreedomrun.org
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run/Walk
**T-Shirt Deadline is April 10, 2026** Registrations after this date are NOT guaranteed to receive a shirt
10k Run
**T-Shirt Deadline is April 10, 2026** Registrations after this date are NOT guaranteed to receive a shirt
VIRTUAL - 5k Run/Walk
**Virtual Runners will receive a medal in the mail** Shirts and timed placements are unavailable for virtual runners
VIRTUAL - 10k Run
**Virtual Runners will receive a medal in the mail** Shirts and timed placements are unavailable for virtual runners
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Wesley Chapel.
About Wesley Chapel
Freedom Run: The Race Against Poverty takes place in Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
