From the Organizer
Sole Sisters Running Club's 9th Annual Winter SOLEstice 5K will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10am!
Run or walk our USATF certified 5K course! Walkers and strollers are welcome. We ask that those walking with little ones start behind our runners and walkers. Check back as we get closer for race swag details!
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 finishers (male, female, and non-binary) as well as top female and male age winners (12 and under / 13-18 / 19-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70 and over).
Pricing:
- ☀️ SUMMER "SOLE"STICE: $30 through July 12, 2026
- 🌅 EARLY BIRD: $35 through September 12, 2026
- 🍂 FALL EQUINOX: $40 through December 9, 2026
- ❄️ RACE DAY: $45 on Race Day
- 👟 YOUTH PRICING: $25 for kids 12 and under now through (and on!) Race Day
- 💻 ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Race Bib & Swag Pickup: Date and Location to be confirmed closer to Race Day!
Race Day Bib & Swag Pick-up & Race Day Registration: Time and Location to be confirmed closer to Race Day!
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
44°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Reading, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilmington, MA
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk?
- Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Wilmington, Massachusetts on December 12, 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 Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Wilmington, Massachusetts at 159 Church Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Winter SOLEstice 5K Run/Walk
Dec 12, 2026