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Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Denver, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 Non Timed Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 5k Timed | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Kids Fun Run 11 and Under | Kids | Oct 24, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Non Timed Run/Walk: $20 until Oct 21.
- 5k Timed: $35 until Oct 21.
- Kids Fun Run 11 and Under: Free until Oct 21.
Online registration closes Oct 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 36:24, about 11:43 a mile, based on 32 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:39 and men in 31:52.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the 5k Non Timed Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1601 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC 28037
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 (3 years)31
finishers
31:04
median (10:01 /mi)
18:52
winning time
39% / 61%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Racing Toes Inc) for Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:27 or better, the top quarter in 24:49, and half the field in 31:04; the last tenth came in after 42:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 21:49 |
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.
Finishers by year
Down 59 percent since 2023.
76
2023
27
2024
31
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 76 to 31 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:02 to 31:04.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 (+15%) | 31:04 | under 22:27 | 18:52 |
| 2024 | 27 (-64%) | 35:04 | under 25:07 | 21:39 |
| 2023 | 76 | 31:02 | under 23:38 | 21:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most North Carolina trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 25:31, against 30:14 in a typical North Carolina trail 5K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
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 24 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 78°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 1601 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC 28037Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- Swag Bag; T-Shirt and swag bag; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 31 runners finished the 5k Timed; the median finish was 31:04 and the winner ran 18:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 25:31, against 30:14 in a typical North Carolina trail 5K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1601 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC 28037.
From the organizers
It's the Costume Edition! Come in your favorite Fall Flair or Character.
Fun Fall prizes for best costume for each age category
Lace up your trail shoes (and your costumes) for our 4th annual 5k through a mix of hard-surface and wooded trails. Nothing we do is boring! This isn't your average road race - expect natural obstacles, changing footing, and the kind of scenery you only get off the pavement. Enjoy what our beautiful Lincoln County offers while raising funds to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty as they make their journey to find health, hope, and home.
The Course: Expect uneven terrain and changes between hard surfaces and a wooded trail system. Not stroller friendly!