Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Denver, North Carolina
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spectacular day of fun and fitness at the Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in beautiful Denver, Lincoln! This year’s event promises to be an exciting Costume Edition, inviting participants to don their favorite fall flair or beloved characters as they tackle a unique 5K course that combines hard surfaces with scenic wooded trails.
This isn’t just your average road race—prepare for natural obstacles and ever-changing footing that will keep you engaged and entertained throughout the run. As you enjoy the stunning Lincoln County landscape, you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds go towards helping neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty. Awards will be given for the best costumes in each age group and the fastest times across various categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, all finishers will receive a race medal, and participants aged 11 and under can join for free! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—mark your calendar and lace up your trail shoes for a day full of excitement and community spirit!
This isn’t just your average road race—prepare for natural obstacles and ever-changing footing that will keep you engaged and entertained throughout the run. As you enjoy the stunning Lincoln County landscape, you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds go towards helping neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty. Awards will be given for the best costumes in each age group and the fastest times across various categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, all finishers will receive a race medal, and participants aged 11 and under can join for free! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—mark your calendar and lace up your trail shoes for a day full of excitement and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
IT'S THE COSTUME EDITION! COME IN YOUR FAVORITE FALL FLAIR OR CHARACTER.
Fun Fall prizes for best costume for each age category
LACE UP YOUR TRAIL SHOES (AND YOUR COSTUMES) FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL 5K THROUGH A MIX OF HARD-SURFACE AND WOODED TRAILS. NOTHING WE DO IS BORING! THIS ISN'T YOUR AVERAGE ROAD RACE - EXPECT NATURAL OBSTACLES, CHANGING FOOTING, AND THE KIND OF SCENERY YOU ONLY GET OFF THE PAVEMENT. ENJOY WHAT OUR BEAUTIFUL LINCOLN COUNTY OFFERS WHILE RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY AS THEY MAKE THEIR JOURNEY TO FIND HEALTH, HOPE, AND HOME.
The Course: Expect uneven terrain and changes between hard surfaces and a wooded trail system. Not stroller friendly!
PACKET PICK UP: OCT. 23RD FROM 5:30-7:30PM AT LAKE NORMAN BREWERY IN DENVER, NC
AWARDS BREAK DOWN WILL CONSIST OF:
Best Costume in each age group
Fastest timed male and female age 12-17
Fastest timed male and female age 18-29
FASTEST TIMED MALE AND FEMALE AGE 30-44
FASTEST TIMED MALE AND FEMALE AGE 45-59
FASTEST TIMED MALE AND FEMALE AGE 60+
OVERALL FASTEST TIME MALE AND FEMALE
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A RACE MEDAL, INCLUDING OUR FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS 11 AND UNDER.
Runners 12+ receive a 2026 race t-shirt designed by a Denver area student and a swag bag.
Runners 11 and under are free. T-shirts are not included. You are welcome to purchase one of our specially designed shirts for $15 at check-out, size options being youth small and youth medium. There is a No T-shirt option for no charge.
PLEASE READ:
T SHIRT DEADLINE: OCT 3RD, 2026 TO GUARANTEE A T SHIRT.
Fun Fall prizes for best costume for each age category
LACE UP YOUR TRAIL SHOES (AND YOUR COSTUMES) FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL 5K THROUGH A MIX OF HARD-SURFACE AND WOODED TRAILS. NOTHING WE DO IS BORING! THIS ISN'T YOUR AVERAGE ROAD RACE - EXPECT NATURAL OBSTACLES, CHANGING FOOTING, AND THE KIND OF SCENERY YOU ONLY GET OFF THE PAVEMENT. ENJOY WHAT OUR BEAUTIFUL LINCOLN COUNTY OFFERS WHILE RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY AS THEY MAKE THEIR JOURNEY TO FIND HEALTH, HOPE, AND HOME.
The Course: Expect uneven terrain and changes between hard surfaces and a wooded trail system. Not stroller friendly!
PACKET PICK UP: OCT. 23RD FROM 5:30-7:30PM AT LAKE NORMAN BREWERY IN DENVER, NC
AWARDS BREAK DOWN WILL CONSIST OF:
Best Costume in each age group
Fastest timed male and female age 12-17
Fastest timed male and female age 18-29
FASTEST TIMED MALE AND FEMALE AGE 30-44
FASTEST TIMED MALE AND FEMALE AGE 45-59
FASTEST TIMED MALE AND FEMALE AGE 60+
OVERALL FASTEST TIME MALE AND FEMALE
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A RACE MEDAL, INCLUDING OUR FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS 11 AND UNDER.
Runners 12+ receive a 2026 race t-shirt designed by a Denver area student and a swag bag.
Runners 11 and under are free. T-shirts are not included. You are welcome to purchase one of our specially designed shirts for $15 at check-out, size options being youth small and youth medium. There is a No T-shirt option for no charge.
PLEASE READ:
T SHIRT DEADLINE: OCT 3RD, 2026 TO GUARANTEE A T SHIRT.
Races
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5k Timed
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt and Swag Bag
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 18 JULThis is a timed division and you must wear a timing device to receive your time. -
5k Non Timed Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt and Swag Bag
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 18 JULThis is a non timed division. No time, no bib, just enjoy and have fun. -
Kids Fun Run 11 and Under
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 18 JULKids fun Run, non timed!
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