Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)
- Date Wed 5th August 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Perrysburg, Ohio
- Price $4.74 - $23.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling evening of fun and fitness at the 18th Annual Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K, taking place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the beautiful city of Perrysburg, Wood. This exciting event promises to be one of the area's largest and fastest 5Ks, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and first-time participants. The 5K race is officially timed with disposable bib chips and mats at both the start and finish lines, while the Kid's 1K race for children aged 12 and under kicks off at 7:00 PM, also chip-timed!
Participants can look forward to finishing medals for both race distances, and a chance to win fantastic prizes, including gift certificates for the top ten overall male and female finishers, as well as special awards for masters and grandmasters. With a flat and fast course that has historically seen impressive times, the Sole to Soul 5K is not only a great way to tune up for the upcoming cross country season but also an enjoyable weeknight event for families and friends. Plus, with many great restaurants within walking distance of the finish line, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate your achievements! Don’t
Participants can look forward to finishing medals for both race distances, and a chance to win fantastic prizes, including gift certificates for the top ten overall male and female finishers, as well as special awards for masters and grandmasters. With a flat and fast course that has historically seen impressive times, the Sole to Soul 5K is not only a great way to tune up for the upcoming cross country season but also an enjoyable weeknight event for families and friends. Plus, with many great restaurants within walking distance of the finish line, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate your achievements! Don’t
Organiser's Description
. 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 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 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
. 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 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 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. $3.95 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$23.95
OPENS 12 MAYLink to Prior Results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/10762 -
Kid's 1K
Incl. $2.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$4.74
OPENS 07 MAY -
Sole to Soul 5K Youth Rate for Those 18 and Under
Incl. $3.41 Fee & Triblend T-Shirt
Wed 5th August 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$15.41
OPENS 07 MAYThis 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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