Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)
- Date
- August 5, 2026
- Distance
- Sole to Soul 5K · Kid's 1K · Sole to Soul 5K Youth Rate For Those 18 and Under
From the Organizer
2026 RRCA Ohio State 5K Championship
. 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 AREA’S FASTEST 5K’S. EACH OF THE LAST SIX YEARS MORE THAN 25 RUNNERS RAN FASTER THAN 20 MINUTES AND 4 OF THE LAST 6 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 AREA’S LARGEST 5K’S 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
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
84°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Metcalf Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Perrysburg, OH
Population
25,065
as of 2023
Elevation
632 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)
- Date
- August 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)?
- Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual) is a running race held in Perrysburg, Ohio on August 5, 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 to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)?
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in Perrysburg, Ohio at 4130 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)
Aug 5, 2026