We have established 10 different obstacles throughout a 5K or 3 mile course.  The obstacles will be challenging muddy, wet and above all thrilling, exciting and fun.  The exact length of the course varies by location and is not set until after the venue inspection (dates TBD).

Anyone 13 years of age or older who purchases an entrance and race ticket with a bib number. If you are under 18 on race day, you must arrive at our event with your race waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian 

*There is also a separate inflatable race for children, which is 1 mile in length of inflatable soft obstacles.  Please see KIDS RACE FAQs for more details

Rejoice Fest is a Faith-Based Premiere Family Festival Event. Part of our festival is an epic and historic 5K obstacle race and also a kids inflatable race which will take place at some of the most breathtaking vistas and unconventional venues across the United States.  We plan to invite families to run together in the Footsteps of History and experience, first-hand, the retelling of the most heroic Chronicles of all time.  Together we will overcome the obstacles in life similarly to how obstacles will be conquered during this event, while helping people understand their true freedom, peace, joy and potential within God’s Kingdom.  We will together serve others, help those in need, educate one another, and prepare to Race to Give Thanks!

It includes an obstacle race for both adults and children.  It also includes an amazing base camp Festival area with live music, entertainment, motivational speakers, healthy food, drinks, shopping, games, fellowship, rejoicing and fun!

Yes! Come hang out with us!  The great news is there is so much more to do than just spectate and take pictures of your muddy friends and happy bouncing kids.  You have the opportunity to listen to music, hear amazing uplifting speakers, eat incredible food and healthy drinks, shop and at the same time learn about some of the most historical and incredible chronicles of all times while taking in the breathtaking and stimulating scenery at one of our spectacular venues. 

Our waves are timed but not competitive. However, you can create your own competition with your family, friends or race team! 

Our race is a rain or shine event. We’re like postmen here.  No rain, nor sleet, nor snow will keep us from racing hard and rejoicing like crazy at our after party!!

We will occasionally have professional and volunteer photographers at our events. Directions on how to get your pictures will be posted on our Facebook event page when available.  Often times, the photographers at our events come from local schools, newspapers, etc. In those cases, we regret that we typically do not have access to those photos.

Yes! We have a bag drop available for $5 per bag. 

NO!  Our races are a pet free festival. We love our furry friends, but they have to stay at home in order to ensure their safety, and the safety of all participants!

We will always have plenty of water stops on our courses.  We also sell water in the base camp but additionally we HIGHLY recommend bringing your own water.

We offer 2 ways for you to Pick-up your race packet!

Early Packet Pickup: 

You can pick up your packet for free on Packet Pickup Day, typically held the Friday before Race Day from 1-6 PM. The location will be announced in our Info email approximately 1-2 weeks before the race. Also, you will receive a merchandise credit or coupon to use on swag in our Merchandise Tent if you come the day before the race to Packet Pickup!

Race Day Pickup: 

If you cannot attend early Packet Pickup, you may still pick up your race packet on Race Day. We recommend arriving 1 hour prior to your wave time to ensure that you collect your race packet in time to make your heat time!

Absolutely! If you need someone else to pick up your race packet, make sure they have your race ticket or a Packet Pickup Permission Slip.  The Packet Pickup Permission Slip can be found at the end of our confirmation email.  You can also find the Packet Pickup Permission Slip on your race page. 

Regular Registration race packets include a race T-shirt, a swetband and a bib number.  Of course you will also receive a medal if you cross the finish line.

*Every race may be subject to change and slightly different, so please check the “What’s Included” section on your race location’s event page to confirm what is in your race packet.

Packet Pickup is typically scheduled for the Friday before Race Day! You can find the exact details on the location page. We also send out an Info email 1-2 weeks before the race! The email will have all of the information you need regarding Packet Pickup, Race Day, and more!

CLICK ON that “REGISTER NOW!” button at the top of the page!  And then find the city for which you want to register. Choose the ticket and Extras you want, and click “REGISTER NOW!” You will be redirected to a registration form that you need to fill out, and Voila!!  You’ll be registered for the most epic event in town!

Click the button for the ticket you’d like to purchase. You will be redirected to a race registration form. Enter your Groupon/Daily Deal code in the promo code box and click “apply.” Make sure that your code was successfully applied before purchasing your race ticket. You will see an updated total at the bottom of the page. 

*You can only register one participant at a time with Groupon, Living Social, or any other voucher.* Please register multiple vouchers on separate transactions, as the code will only apply to one ticket in the order, and any additional codes will cancel each other out.

Unfortunately, we are unable to process refunds.  When you sign up, you agree to our NO REFUND policy.  The planning and logistics required for putting on the event make it impossible.  Location and date are subject to change.  We do our best to keep the original date and location; however, some venues may cancel our city permits, and regulations may make it necessary to change the original date and location.  If you can’t make it on Race Day, feel free to come to Packet Pickup to get your race packet and say hello!!

*Prices are subject to sales and applicable discounts. No refunds, price adjustments, or reimbursements will be made after purchase in accordance to our No Refund Policy. Ticket prices do not include processing and convenience fees.

Typically, the earlier you register for the race, the more you will save! Visit our locations page for current pricing in your city. 

*Prices are subject to sales and applicable discounts. No refunds, price adjustments, or reimbursements will be made after purchase in accordance to our No Refund Policy. Ticket prices do not include processing and convenience fees. Prices are also subject to change at any time without announcements or deadlines.

The purpose of this fee is to enhance participant safety, control capacity, and improve the flow of the event.  When a wave time is popular and filling up with more people, the size of that wave is controlled by the fact that the price of that wave increases.   If you’d like to avoid the wave selection fee you may select a less popular wave.  No matter what wave you choose, we know you’ll have a great time!  Thank you for joining us.

We can assist you with transferring your tickets to another person or race location! There is a $40 per transfer fee, so please try to get all correct information before signing up! Transferring to a new wave time will depend on availability and any applicable fees.

Rejoice Fest Top Team is the team with the most registered participants at each venue. The Top Team gets additional benefits leading up to race day and at the event, including: recognition on social media, announcements at the race, a Top Team tent to cool off under, and more!

The Top Team must have a minimum of 15 participants on the team, and only one Top Team will be chosen at every race. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to change your team name or add you to an already created team once you have completed registration. 

There are no minimum or maximum requirements for teams! You can have as few or as many people as you’d like on your team! Want to run by yourself? No problem! You don’t need to select or create a team to register for the race. 

We would LOVE for you to volunteer with us! It takes a lot of helping hands to make sure that the event runs smoothly. If you are signing up a group to volunteer, please do not use the comment box to tell us how many people are in your group. Each member’s information must be entered separately and individual waivers must be filled out and signed in order to be assigned to a volunteer shift. 

We’d love to have you join us, but we aren’t licensed health professionals. We suggest that you do not participate in the obstacle race if your are pregnant or could be pregnant.  We also strongly suggest that you ask your doctor before participating!

Rejoice Race is as competitive as you make it. Runners at our events come from all different athletic (or non-athletic!) backgrounds. Participants generally fall into one of two categories: easygoing weekend warriors out to enjoy the event and challenge themselves or fierce competitors trying to win against the clock.

Competitive or not, all participants are encouraged to help each other complete the race course. That’s what makes it so fun!

Participants have three hours from the start of the last wave to complete the course. For example, if the last wave of the day is 1:00 pm you will have until 4:00 pm to complete the course. If you started at 10:00 am you will still have until 4:00 pm to finish. If you haven’t completed the course by the designated event cutoff time our medical staff will be forced to pull you from the course.

Three hours gives you enough time to walk the entire course at a fairly leisurely 22-minute mile pace. If you think you need more time, write to us and we will accommodate you for an earlier start!

Yes.

Rejoice is not a race, nor is it about getting a better time than other competitors, so it’s fine by us if you want to skip an obstacle. The way we see it, you are there to have fun and challenge yourself. If you think a particular obstacle really isn’t for you, just go around it – without a penalty or shame.

Anyone who is at risk (due to medical concerns) or cannot swim (and would have a difficult time in water) is strongly advised to skip these obstacles, as safety is held at a premium at Rejoice. Please speak with a doctor before coming to Rejoice Obstacle race, as they can evaluate your specific circumstances.

All participants will have the opportunity to hose down after finishing the course, as well as a changing area to change into a new set of clothes that aren’t covered in mud. There will be showers and changing tents available at every Rejoice event.

Our race is a rain or shine event. We’re like postmen here.  No rain, nor sleet, nor snow will keep us from racing hard and rejoicing like crazy at our after party!!

Bring the following items:

Driver’s license

Photo ID or Student/Military ID

Participant Waiver or Spectator Waiver (please read, initial, and sign in advance)

Know your bib number and wave time. You’ll receive an email from us about a week before your event with this information and other important race-day details.  

In addition to sending out emails and posting race-day links of the bib lists, we will have a bib wall posted at the event. The bib wall will be located near the waiver tent.

Cash for parking, bag check, food, drinks, and awesome Savage Race merchandise.

Appropriate footwear. You will get muddy! No metal cleats allowed. 

A great attitude! We expect participants to encourage and help each other through the course.

Some optional items you may want to bring include:

A bag to store your valuables in at our bag check tent. ($5 per bag)

A change of clothes and a towel. (Yes, we have showers.)

Lip balm, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.

We work with many different charitable organizations and community groups.

As you may or may not know, proper footwear can make or break your performance. Many times folks are seen finishing a race with at least one missing shoe, probably not ideal for rough terrain.  I’ve also seen competitors attempting to conquer the David and Goliath wall with no success due to lack of shoe traction. Therefore, it is extremely important to find proper footwear that allows you to successfully navigate the dynamic terrains of obstacle races.  Some shoe types you might want to check out are Vibram Five Fingers, specific trail running shoes, there are many brands but New Balance does make a pair, cross country flats and good old running shoes.  At the end of the day it is important to wear what is comfortable for you!

Normal running clothes, but keep in mind that you will get wet during the Rejoice Race. Also, some of our events include a swim, so bring goggles and wear clothing with minimal drag.

No. You are not allowed to bring your own food or alcohol on-site. If you have small children or have a dietary concern, you will be allowed to bring your own small snacks.  This is the only exception.  There will be no alcohol available for sale or consumption at Rejoice events. 

Rejoice recommends that all participants possess basic swimming fundamentals and be skilled to not only tread water but also prepared to swim a minimum distance of 25-30 feet. Also, we suggest that persons with limited swimming ability to bypass the deep water parts of the course, as basic swimming skills are essential for the safe completion of these obstacles. You will be able to continue on the course with your team, even if you skip an obstacle.

Rejoice has a fully operational and staffed field emergency medical tent at all of our events. The medical tent is run by an expert team of medical practitioners working in close partnership with local emergency departments and EMS providers. This field emergency medical tent provides advanced field medical care and can stabilize any injury which may occur onsite.

Yes, Rejoice will have bathrooms in the base area before/after the event, as well as offer stations along the course where participants can use if needed. This will be available at all Rejoice events.

Rejoice Kids contains 8-10 inflatable obstacles set up throughout the race course located in Kiddy land. The obstacles are kid friendly.  The exact number of obstacles varies by location and is not set until after the venue inspection (dates TBD).

THE REJOICE KIDS INFLATABLE RACE course is 1 mile in length.  The exact length of the course varies by location and is not set until after the venue inspection (dates TBD).

You and your child will be given matching wrist bands with corresponding numbers.  The only way in or out of kiddy land is with one of these special matching bracelets.

What if something comes up and I need to leave after I bring my child – Can he or she still participate? 

No. A parent or guardian, who will take full responsibility for the participating child, must accompany the child at all times before, during and after the Rejoice Kids race.

How many minors can I chaperone? 

A chaperone can have a maximum of two minors under their supervision for the event. For example, if you are bringing three minors, you will need two chaperones.

Does my child have to complete all of the obstacles? 

No, if your child feels uncomfortable starting or completing an obstacle, he or she will always be able to bypass that obstacle.

Yes! We just ask that you don’t wear shoes that could possibly damage or tear the inflatables. Cleats, pointy shoes, and shoes with a lot of grip/edges are not permitted.