Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run

Denver, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

About the Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run

The course mixes hard-surface paths with wooded trails, so expect footing that shifts underfoot and natural obstacles along the way. It is not a road race smoothed out for strollers; the terrain changes and the tree cover gives it a different feel than anything on pavement. The race raises funds for neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty in the area.

This edition has a costume element, with prizes going to the best-dressed in each age group alongside the timed awards. Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local brewery in Denver.

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Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

31finishers

18:52winner

31:04median

42:56cutoff

Top 3: Bowen Billings (18:52) · Henry Johnson (20:58) · Kade Sturgill (21:49)

The Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2023. 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 Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 09:00$35

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 09:00$20

1 Mile10/24/2026 10:00Free

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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 Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 42:56, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (31 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:52 while the median finisher took 31:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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