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 - $29.79
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening at the 18th Annual Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K, taking place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in beautiful Perrysburg, Wood. This exciting event is part of the 2026 RRCA Ohio State 5K Championship and features a flat and fast course, making it perfect for both first-time runners and seasoned competitors. The 5K race kicks off at 7:30 PM, with a timed start that includes disposable bib chips and mats at both the start and finish lines. Young runners can join in the fun at the Kid's 1K, starting at 7:00 PM, also with chip timing!
Participants can look forward to finisher medals for both races and a chance to win fantastic prizes, including gift certificates for the top ten overall male and female finishers. With a history of outstanding performances—where in recent years, more than 25 runners have clocked in under 20 minutes—this event is not just a race but a celebration of running and community spirit. Plus, with numerous dining options within walking distance of the finish line, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Don’t miss out on
Participants can look forward to finisher medals for both races and a chance to win fantastic prizes, including gift certificates for the top ten overall male and female finishers. With a history of outstanding performances—where in recent years, more than 25 runners have clocked in under 20 minutes—this event is not just a race but a celebration of running and community spirit. Plus, with numerous dining options within walking distance of the finish line, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Don’t miss out on
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- STARTING AT 7:30PM
. 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.
Packet Pickup UPDATE: Packet Pickup starts at our Thursday Night Group run (7/30/26) and will be open during regular store hours at Second Sole Toledo.
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- STARTING AT 7:30PM
. 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.
Packet Pickup UPDATE: Packet Pickup starts at our Thursday Night Group run (7/30/26) and will be open during regular store hours at Second Sole Toledo.
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. $4.79 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$29.79
CLOSEDLink 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
CLOSED -
Sole to Soul 5K Youth Rate for Those 18 and Under
Incl. $4.25 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$21.25
CLOSEDThis is for discounted rate for those age 18 and under to promote youth running.
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