Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 10K Run · 1 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
13th Annual Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run, 1 Mile Walk, and Community Event
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM at the Norristown Farm Park
Benefiting the Norristown Hospitality Center
The Center provides basic needs and social services to empower those experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Mark Your Calendars! Join Us for the Sole Harvest 5K/10K, 1 Mile Walk, & Community Event!
We're thrilled to announce the return of the Sole Harvest...now in its 13th year! Again this year, we're offering a 5K, 10K, 1-Mile Walk, and a fun Community Event – all to support the incredible Norristown Hospitality Center. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a day of community spirit, we have something for everyone!
Here's Why You Should Join Us:
- Support a Great Cause: All proceeds benefit the Norristown Hospitality Center, empowering those in Montgomery County who are facing challenges. They provide a safe haven, essential services, and hope for a brighter future for those experiencing homelessness and poverty.
- Something for Everyone: Choose your challenge – the 5K, 10K, or 1-Mile Walk. Then, enjoy the fun Community Event with food, activities, and a chance to connect with your neighbors.
- Make a Difference: Become a fundraiser! Use the Sole Harvest to raise money and help our community in need.
Want to Learn More?
Visit the Norristown Hospitality Center website at www.hospitalitycenter.org to see how they support our neighbors.
Important Note: In case of unforeseen health concerns, the event may transition online. Refunds won't be offered, but arrangements will be made for race materials and swag.
Join us for a fun-filled day of running, walking, community spirit, and supporting a cause that matters!
See the course map here
$100 Cash Prize for any new course records!
5K Course records:
Male - 16:13 ● Female - 17:51
10K Course records:
Male - 33:07 ● Female - 35:34
Both the 5K and 10K courses wind through the picturesque landscape of Norristown Farm Park. If you haven't experienced running at the Farm Park yet, you're missing out on a hidden gem. IMPORTANT: Anyone not completing the 5k in 45 minutes cannot run the 10k. Per park rules, we must begin taking the course down promptly and we don’t want people left on the course.
SCHEDULE: 7:30 AM- Day-of registration/check-in opens
8:50 AM - Head to start line
9:00 AM - 5K/10K start
9:05 AM - 1 Mile Walk start
10:10 AM - Raffle and Award Ceremony
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norristown, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norristown, PA
Elevation
334 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk is a running race held in Norristown, Pennsylvania on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Norristown, Pennsylvania at 401 North Whitehall Road, Norristown, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Oct 3, 2026