Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (17th Annual)
- Date Wed 6th August 2025
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Perrysburg, Ohio
- Price $4.74 - $29.29
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for the Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K, celebrating its 17th annual event on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the charming town of Perrysburg, Wood. This exciting race features a timed 5K for competitive runners and a fun 1K for kids aged 12 and under, with both races set against a flat and fast course perfect for first-timers and seasoned athletes alike. Starting at 7:00 PM, participants in the 1K will receive chip timing, while the 5K will utilize disposable bib chips and mats at both the start and finish lines.
As one of the area's largest 5K races, Sole to Soul promises a thrilling atmosphere and fantastic rewards, including finisher medals for all participants. The top ten overall male and female winners will receive generous gift certificates, with the first-place finishers pocketing $100 each. With a history of incredible performances and course records, this race is known for producing fast times, making it a fantastic tune-up event for the upcoming cross-country season. Enjoy the vibrant community spirit and take advantage of the many great restaurants within walking distance of the finish line. Don’t miss out on this wonderful evening of
As one of the area's largest 5K races, Sole to Soul promises a thrilling atmosphere and fantastic rewards, including finisher medals for all participants. The top ten overall male and female winners will receive generous gift certificates, with the first-place finishers pocketing $100 each. With a history of incredible performances and course records, this race is known for producing fast times, making it a fantastic tune-up event for the upcoming cross-country season. Enjoy the vibrant community spirit and take advantage of the many great restaurants within walking distance of the finish line. Don’t miss out on this wonderful evening of
Organiser's Description
. FINISHER MEDALS FOR BOTH 5K AND KID'S 1K
. 17th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
. 5K RACE IS TIMED WITH DISPOSABLE BIB CHIPS, MATS AT BOTH START & FINISH LINES
. KIDS (Age 12 and Under) 1K RACE STARTING AT 7:00PM CHIP TIMED!
. TOP TEN OVERALL M&F WIN SECOND SOLE GIFT CERTIFICATES, 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $50, 5th $25, 6th $25, 7th $25, 8th $25, 9th $25, 10th $25, OVERALL MASTERS (40 and UP) M&F WIN $50 GIFT CERTIFICATES. OVERALL GRAND MASTERS (50 and UP) M&F WIN $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES. NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS.
. FLAT & FAST COURSE GREAT FOR BOTH FIRST TIMERS AND COMPETITIVE RUNNERS (Course Records listed below).
. TRADITIONALLY ONE OF THE AREAS FASTEST 5KS. EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS MORE THAN 25 RUNNERS RAN FASTER THAN 20 MINUTES AND 4 OF THE LAST 5 YEARS THE WINNER HAS BROKEN 15 MINUTES.
. A GREAT TUNE-UP EVENT FOR CROSS COUNTRY SEASON!
. DISCOUNTED PRE-REGISTERED ENTRY FEE FOR HIGH SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS (AGES 18 AND UNDER)
. EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AT THE STORE DURING BUSINESS HOURS STARTING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH THROUGH RACE NIGHT.
. ONE OF THE AREAS LARGEST 5KS AND A FUN WEEK NIGHT EVENING EVENT.
. MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF FINISH LINE.
SOLE TO SOUL 5K EVENT RECORDS
OVERALL MALE Victory Shitsama 14:17 (2022)
OVERALL FEMALE Vicoty Chepngeno 16:31
MASTERS MALE Jason Kessler 15:03 (2023)
MASTERS FEMALE Chris Vincent 19.25
GRAND MASTER MALE Don Leck 17.16
GRAND MASTER FEMALE Dawn Smothers 21.09
Link to prior results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10762
. 17th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
. 5K RACE IS TIMED WITH DISPOSABLE BIB CHIPS, MATS AT BOTH START & FINISH LINES
. KIDS (Age 12 and Under) 1K RACE STARTING AT 7:00PM CHIP TIMED!
. TOP TEN OVERALL M&F WIN SECOND SOLE GIFT CERTIFICATES, 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $50, 5th $25, 6th $25, 7th $25, 8th $25, 9th $25, 10th $25, OVERALL MASTERS (40 and UP) M&F WIN $50 GIFT CERTIFICATES. OVERALL GRAND MASTERS (50 and UP) M&F WIN $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES. NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS.
. FLAT & FAST COURSE GREAT FOR BOTH FIRST TIMERS AND COMPETITIVE RUNNERS (Course Records listed below).
. TRADITIONALLY ONE OF THE AREAS FASTEST 5KS. EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS MORE THAN 25 RUNNERS RAN FASTER THAN 20 MINUTES AND 4 OF THE LAST 5 YEARS THE WINNER HAS BROKEN 15 MINUTES.
. A GREAT TUNE-UP EVENT FOR CROSS COUNTRY SEASON!
. DISCOUNTED PRE-REGISTERED ENTRY FEE FOR HIGH SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS (AGES 18 AND UNDER)
. EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AT THE STORE DURING BUSINESS HOURS STARTING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH THROUGH RACE NIGHT.
. ONE OF THE AREAS LARGEST 5KS AND A FUN WEEK NIGHT EVENING EVENT.
. MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF FINISH LINE.
SOLE TO SOUL 5K EVENT RECORDS
OVERALL MALE Victory Shitsama 14:17 (2022)
OVERALL FEMALE Vicoty Chepngeno 16:31
MASTERS MALE Jason Kessler 15:03 (2023)
MASTERS FEMALE Chris Vincent 19.25
GRAND MASTER MALE Don Leck 17.16
GRAND MASTER FEMALE Dawn Smothers 21.09
Link to prior results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10762
Races
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Sole to Soul 5K
Incl. $4.29 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 6th August 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$29.29
CLOSEDLink to Prior Results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10762 -
Kid's 1K
Incl. $2.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 6th August 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$4.74
CLOSED -
Sole to Soul 5K Youth Rate for Those 18 and Under
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 6th August 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$20.75
CLOSEDThis is for discounted rate for those age 18 and under to promote youth running.
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