Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)
- Date Wed 5th August 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Perrysburg, Ohio
- Price $5.24 - $24.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for the excitement of the 18th Annual Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in beautiful Perrysburg, Wood! This event proudly hosts the 2026 RRCA Ohio State 5K Championship, making it a must-attend for both competitive runners and families looking for fun. The 5K race, which starts at 7:00 PM, is timed with disposable bib chips, ensuring accurate results for all participants. Runners can expect a flat and fast course, perfect for setting personal records and a great tune-up for the upcoming cross country season.
In addition to the main event, kids aged 12 and under can join in on the fun with the chip-timed 1K race. Every finisher will receive a medal, and the top ten overall male and female winners in the 5K will receive generous gift certificates. With many fantastic restaurants within walking distance of the finish line, it's the perfect evening for a night out with family and friends. Join us for one of the area's largest and fastest 5Ks, and be a part of the excitement on August 5th!
In addition to the main event, kids aged 12 and under can join in on the fun with the chip-timed 1K race. Every finisher will receive a medal, and the top ten overall male and female winners in the 5K will receive generous gift certificates. With many fantastic restaurants within walking distance of the finish line, it's the perfect evening for a night out with family and friends. Join us for one of the area's largest and fastest 5Ks, and be a part of the excitement on August 5th!
Organiser's Description
2026 RRCA Ohio State 5K Championship
. FINISHER MEDALS FOR BOTH 5K AND KID'S 1K
. 18th 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 SIX YEARS MORE THAN 25 RUNNERS RAN FASTER THAN 20 MINUTES AND 4 OF THE LAST 6 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 4TH 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
. FINISHER MEDALS FOR BOTH 5K AND KID'S 1K
. 18th 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 SIX YEARS MORE THAN 25 RUNNERS RAN FASTER THAN 20 MINUTES AND 4 OF THE LAST 6 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 4TH 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. $4.45 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$24.45
Link to Prior Results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10762 -
Kid's 1K
Incl. $3.24 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$5.24
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Sole to Soul 5K Youth Rate for Those 18 and Under
Incl. $3.91 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$15.91
This is for discounted rate for those age 18 and under to promote youth running.
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4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, 43551, OH, United States
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