Sat, Feb 20, 2027

Heart & Sole 5k

Concord, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Feb 10, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Heart & Sole 5k

This Valentine's-themed race is held at Frank Liske Park in Concord. The course runs through the park, and the event welcomes runners and walkers alike. Participants are encouraged to bring a gently used pair of running shoes, which get donated to a shoe charity, so the morning has a purpose beyond the finish line.

The race starts and registers from the park barn on race morning, with a packet pickup option the evening before at the park office. There are snacks and drinks after the finish, and awards go deep into age groups for both men and women.

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Heart & Sole 5k 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

164finishers

18:40winner

34:17median

1:18:29cutoff

Top 3: LISA NUSSBAUMER (18:40) · GARETT POINTS (19:05) · BENNETT SPRINKLE (19:19)

The Heart & Sole 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/20/2027 10:00$20

1 Mile2/20/2027 09:30$15

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Heart & Sole 5k

Will I finish last at the Heart & Sole 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:18:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Heart & Sole 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (164 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Heart & Sole 5k?

The 5K winner ran 18:40 while the median finisher took 34:17. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.