Heart and Sole Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $40 on Oct 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 20269:35 AM | $35$40 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Kids 8 & Under Walk | Kids | Oct 4, 20269:35 AM | Free | – |
| Post-Race Activities ONLY | – | Oct 4, 20269:35 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K and 1 Mile Walk: $35 until Oct 3, then $40 until Oct 4.
- Kids 8 & Under Walk: Free until Oct 4.
- Post-Race Activities ONLY: $20 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wayne runs 30:33, about 9:50 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 32:33 and men in 28:15.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Heart and Sole Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Heart and Sole Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:07 or better, the top quarter in 25:40, and half the field in 27:56; the last tenth came in after 35:31.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 39 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Heart and Sole Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 31 to 19 finishers, and the median time dropped from 28:39 to 27:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 (-10%) | 27:56 | under 23:07 | 17:37 |
| 2024 | 21 (-5%) | 30:29 | under 24:55 | 20:48 |
| 2023 | 22 (-29%) | 31:37 | under 21:47 | 20:15 |
| 2022 | 31 | 28:39 | under 22:53 | 20:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA 19087Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 500 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2019 (Apr 28, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is Heart and Sole Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 19 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 27:56 and the winner ran 17:37.
- Where does it start?
- 500 Lee Rd, Wayne, PA 19087.
From the organizers
Come join us for one of our favorite fundraising events of the year!
The Timothy School is hosting our 8th annual 5K Family Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at Wilson Farm Park. The Timothy School is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating children with autism, ages 5-21. For 60 years, the approved private school has worked to meet student needs through utilizing a research-based instructional model and focusing on each student’s individual strengths and needs to increase their skills and build their independence.