Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Race · 10k Race · Volunteer
From the Organizer
Join us for the Harbor Heroes 5K/10k — a scenic run that celebrates community, courage, and commitment. Lace up your shoes and race along the beautiful harbor front in honor of our nation's veterans. All donations will directly support veteran programs and services. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference.
Be a hero for our heroes.
Race Starts: 9am but please arrive a hour early for bib pick up
Chip Timed Race
Race Start Location: 100 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before the race start to check in and receive your race bib.
GreenWell Foundation: All donations will go to the GreenWell Foundation
1st Place: Trophy will be presented
Awards: We will award the top three men and women finalist during our post race award ceremony.
Photos: Race photos will be available the next day
Swag Box: Swag Box is included in the price, you will receive it after you cross the finish line
Water Station: Water stations will be along the trail.
Parking: 100 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Extra parking will be across the street in the MGM parking garage
Race T-Shirts will available for purchase
No matter the weather, the race will proceed as scheduled. All registrations are final and non-refundable.
Harbor Heroes 5k Race Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6661951368/
Harbor Heroes 10k Race Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6717537783/
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k?
- Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k is a running event held in Oxon Hill, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Oxon Hill, MD at 100 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Harbor Heroes 5k/10k
Nov 7, 2026