Soles for Songs 5K
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Oakdale, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Soles for Songs 5K, happening on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the picturesque Oakdale, Allegheny! This uplifting event invites you to support the South Hills Children's Choir while enjoying a scenic run (or walk) along the beautiful Panhandle Trail. The flat out-and-back course is perfect for setting a personal record, all while contributing to a wonderful cause.
Participants can enjoy cool early spring temperatures as they hit the trail, with registration starting at 8:00 AM and the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. With early registration priced at just $30 (until March 6), and late registration at $40, this is an affordable opportunity to make a difference. All proceeds will go directly to the choir's scholarship fund, helping more kids find their voice through music. Plus, early registrants will receive a t-shirt and a goodies bag! After the race, be sure to check out the delicious offerings from Helicon Brewing, which opens at 11 AM, or explore nearby dining options. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants can enjoy cool early spring temperatures as they hit the trail, with registration starting at 8:00 AM and the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. With early registration priced at just $30 (until March 6), and late registration at $40, this is an affordable opportunity to make a difference. All proceeds will go directly to the choir's scholarship fund, helping more kids find their voice through music. Plus, early registrants will receive a t-shirt and a goodies bag! After the race, be sure to check out the delicious offerings from Helicon Brewing, which opens at 11 AM, or explore nearby dining options. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Support the SOUTH HILLS CHILDREN'S CHOIR for a song. Run (or walk) the beautiful Panhandle Trail and let your pavement pounding give more kids a chance to sing!
Soles for Songs 5K is an out-n-back 5K in Southwestern PA on the Panhandle rail-trail located at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale. All proceeds benefit the non-profit South Hills Children's Choir's scholarship fund. Move your feet to help them keep the beat!
With cool early spring temperatures, and a flat out-n-back, this is a great event to set a 5K PR!
COST:
Early registration on, or before, 03/06/26: $30.00 (+ processing fee)
Late registration after 03/06/26: $40.00 (+ processing fee)
PARKING:
Free parking in the Helicon Brewing paved lot with additional parking on the grass located on the left and right of the Helicon Brewing entrance.
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP:
Registration and packet pickup starts at 8:00 AM on race day. The race starts at 9:00 AM.
RULES:
This event will be held on a public rail-trail, and the course will be shared by both participants and non-participants during the event. As such:
1) Please share the trail. Please keep to the right side of the trail, keeping no more than two abreast
2) Children, pets and strollers are welcome, but please keep room on your left to allow others to pass
3) Please do not litter and pick up after your pets
4) Please let the race organizer or timing person know if you don't finish
5) No bikes please
6) Please have your bib visible on the front of your body
7) Have fun!
SWAG:
Early registrants will receive a t-shirt and a "goodies" bag. Late registrants will not be guaranteed a shirt and/or bag.
RESTROOMS:
The restrooms in the Helicon Brewing building will be available.
AID STATIONS:
The aid station at the start/finish will have water and other food items for participants. There will be a water-only aid station at the 0.8 & 2.3 mile marking at the Scotch Hill Road crossing.
COURSE:
5K out-n-back on crushed limestone of the Panhandle Trail (see Course below).
FOOD:
Helicon Brewing (heliconbrewing.com) opens @ 11 am and they have a food truck. Also, within walking distance, there is The Diner, Pepperoncini's Pub & El Marro Restaurant.
Soles for Songs 5K is an out-n-back 5K in Southwestern PA on the Panhandle rail-trail located at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale. All proceeds benefit the non-profit South Hills Children's Choir's scholarship fund. Move your feet to help them keep the beat!
With cool early spring temperatures, and a flat out-n-back, this is a great event to set a 5K PR!
COST:
Early registration on, or before, 03/06/26: $30.00 (+ processing fee)
Late registration after 03/06/26: $40.00 (+ processing fee)
PARKING:
Free parking in the Helicon Brewing paved lot with additional parking on the grass located on the left and right of the Helicon Brewing entrance.
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP:
Registration and packet pickup starts at 8:00 AM on race day. The race starts at 9:00 AM.
RULES:
This event will be held on a public rail-trail, and the course will be shared by both participants and non-participants during the event. As such:
1) Please share the trail. Please keep to the right side of the trail, keeping no more than two abreast
2) Children, pets and strollers are welcome, but please keep room on your left to allow others to pass
3) Please do not litter and pick up after your pets
4) Please let the race organizer or timing person know if you don't finish
5) No bikes please
6) Please have your bib visible on the front of your body
7) Have fun!
SWAG:
Early registrants will receive a t-shirt and a "goodies" bag. Late registrants will not be guaranteed a shirt and/or bag.
RESTROOMS:
The restrooms in the Helicon Brewing building will be available.
AID STATIONS:
The aid station at the start/finish will have water and other food items for participants. There will be a water-only aid station at the 0.8 & 2.3 mile marking at the Scotch Hill Road crossing.
COURSE:
5K out-n-back on crushed limestone of the Panhandle Trail (see Course below).
FOOD:
Helicon Brewing (heliconbrewing.com) opens @ 11 am and they have a food truck. Also, within walking distance, there is The Diner, Pepperoncini's Pub & El Marro Restaurant.
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Soles for Songs 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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102 Union Ave, Oakdale, 15071, PA, United States
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