Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Course
About this race
Path to Freedom 5K, a powerful obstacle course race to fight human trafficking, proudly partnered with Guardian Group.
Tackle 22 mission-inspired obstacles across a 3.1-mile course, designed to challenge body and spirit. Then, stay to celebrate with live music and food. Each obstacle symbolizes the journey from captivity to liberation, supporting Guardian Group’s mission to identify victims and disrupt trafficking networks. Hear from Guardian Group's founder speak about the challenges and success of their mission.
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 Time: 9 AM
Race Start Time: 10 AM
Included with your registration: Event T-Shirt
Food carts will be on site to purchase food
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Obstacle race
Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Run
Test your strength, agility, and determination with 22 symbolic obstacles, each representing the fight to end human trafficking.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Happy Valley, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 6:59 PM local time (PDT) in Happy Valley on September 26, 2026 — 11h 57m of daylight.
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2026 results — Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Course
Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Run · 101 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nic Poulsen | 34:34 | 11:09 /mi |
| 2 | Wyatt Lovell | 35:42 | 11:31 /mi |
| 3 | Jeff Collet | 36:53 | 11:54 /mi |
| 4 | Ray Pryor | 38:14 | 12:20 /mi |
| 5 | Nicholas Bruins | 40:06 | 12:56 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Happy Valley events
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