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1000 Strong Overcoming Obstacles 5K

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 7:45 AM CDT

Location
Victoria, TX
1867 Fordyce Rd, 77905
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Conquer a trail 5K with obstacles and mud pits, all while supporting Restoration House Ministries and their vital community work.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Good fit for

  • cause driven
  • Food & Drink

This 5K trail race invites you to conquer a course filled with permanent structures, pop-up challenges, and mud pits, designed to test your strength and spirit. It's an opportunity to embrace a physical challenge while supporting Restoration House Ministries in their mission to help young women and men overcome trauma, abuse, and addictions, and assist the homeless community on a path to restoration. Celebrate health, wellness, and community as you push your limits and contribute to a meaningful cause.

What to expect

  • Navigate a dynamic trail course featuring permanent structures, pop-up challenges, and mud pits.
  • Engage your inner strength and teamwork, with options to skip obstacles for burpees or with a teammate's help.
  • Support Restoration House Ministries, helping individuals overcome trauma and homelessness.

Standout details

  • Obstacle course with mud pits
  • Supports Restoration House Ministries
  • Awards for top finishers
  • Health & wellness vendors, food trucks

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 16, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 23, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

The course

  • Mixed
  • Flat
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Easygoing

Mixed surface, mostly flat

5K distance, mixed surface, flat area

  • Mostly trail

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

  • Race swag

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

From the organizer

Restoration House Ministries' trail race features permanent structures, pop up challenges, and mud pits that will not only give you a great work out but also satisfy that inner desire to OVERCOME! These same obstacles that will be used for health, well-being and competition will be a symbol of how we can overcome all of our obstacles with God's love working though our community. And in doing so, you will be supporting young women & men in overcoming their obstacles of trauma, abuse and addictions and helping put the homeless in our community on a path to restoration.

Appreciate health & wellness vendors, food trucks, and more.

T-shirt deadline: March 30

Sleep in and skip the lines on race day! Come see us at Early Packet Pick Up for racers at Restoration House Ministries Gleanings Resale Shop (1204 N. Moody) the night before on Friday from 5pm-7pm and enjoy an additional 10% off everything in the store.

Race Day Schedule (Sat)

Patriot Park, 1867 Fordyce Rd, Victoria, Tx 77905

Enter Patriot Park from HWY 59/Moody St & HWY 236/Timber Rd. (FOX & FORDYCE RDs WILL BE CLOSED.) Google Maps Link

7am Packet Pick Up and Late Registration open 7am Vendors & Food Trucks open 7:45am Opening Ceremonies *Please arrive no later than 7:45am.* 8:00am: Runners/walkers begin 8:15am: Obstacle challengers begin ~9:30am: Closing Ceremonies The first 3 finishers in adults (20yr+) and youth (<20yr) racing in each category (5k, Obstacle 5k) will be awarded and recognized at closing ceremonies.

The path is on and off road and is considered a  trail run . Follow this link for a printable map & reminders. Path is accessible by foot year-round and is mowed starting in February.

The obstacles are described on our website:  www.RestorationHouseMinistries.org/5k-event

Workout gloves will help you on the pressure wall and monkey bars. Teammates can also help you complete an obstacle. You can skip an obstacle for  20 burpees . If you can do neither, surrender your bracelet to the obstacle volunteer. You can still complete the race but just will be unable to receive an award. Teams must complete the race and finish together--no one left behind.

Please like & follow our event FB page for additional updates and sneak peaks of the race.

All proceeds benefit Restoration House Ministries .

All are welcome to spectate and enjoy the day.  Just make sure to take HWY59/Moody St to Timber/HWY 236 to access Patriot Park and bring a camp chair.

Interested in being a sponsor or vendor?

Visit our website:  www.restorationhouseministries.org/1000-strong-5k-sponsor-info/

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