Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:02 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run and 5K Run: $40 until Sep 30.
- 1 Mile Walk: $25 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Pennsylvania, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Pennsylvania runs 58:56, about 9:29 a mile, based on 68 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:02:31 and men in 55:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
401 North Whitehall Road, Norristown, PA 19401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results5K Run
10K Run
Aggregated from official results for Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 22:09 or better, the top quarter in 27:27, and half the field in 33:45; the last tenth came in after 52:24.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 43:05 or better, the top quarter in 51:16, and half the field in 56:15; the last tenth came in after 1:06:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 22:03 |
| 20-29 | 33:13 | 24:39 |
| 30-39 | 27:42 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 54:28 | 28:35 |
| 50-59 | 36:11 | 27:37 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:27, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% 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
- 401 North Whitehall Road, Norristown, PA 19401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 240 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in Pennsylvania, which costs $45 right now.
- 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 63 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 33:45 and the winner ran 16:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:27, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 401 North Whitehall Road, Norristown, PA 19401.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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!