Message from the Race Director Never say never. After retiring the Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler in 2020 because of the pandemic and its profound impact on our race operations, we’ve decided to revive this awesome women’s-only event on May 16, 2026! With a beautiful new venue in Columbia, South Carolina, at Gills Creek Memorial Park in Forest Acres and a scenic neighborhood course, we’re bringing you a re-imagined Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler. We will once again offer a 5-mile run/walk and a 3.5-mile fitness walk. This time, however, both five-mile runners and walkers will be chip-timed, while 3-mile walkers will continue to enjoy a fun and relaxed untimed experience. So whether you’re an elite athlete or a woman looking for a special feel-good event to experience with your girlfriends, you’ll find something to love on Saturday, May 16. You can count on this event to continue celebrating women's health and the power of a healthy lifestyle. Our all-female race committee is preparing special touches to set this event apart from all others so that every woman who participates will feel super special and appreciated. Register now for the Heart & Sole so you can be part of the fun on May 16. We're coming back with a bang! Until then, stay strong and healthy! Jeanna Moffett Race Director
Prize Purse for Winners Cash awards will be presented to runners in the following categories: · Top five overall finishers: $500, $400, $300, $200, $150 · Top three masters finishers: $150, $125, $100 · Top three grand masters finishers: $100, $75, $50 · Top three senior grand masters finishers: $75, $50, $25 Awards will also be given to the top three overall finishers* in each age category: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 54-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 a
5 Miles: T-Shirt
3.4 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Miles | $35.00 | Jul 18 | Apr 18 |
| $40.00 | Apr 19 | May 8 | |
| $45.00 | May 9 | May 15 | |
| $50.00 | May 16 | May 16 | |
| 3.4 Miles | $35.00 | Jul 18 | Apr 18 |
| $40.00 | Apr 19 | May 8 | |
| $45.00 | May 9 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 379 | 1:05:30 | 30:18 |
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| May 15 |
| $50.00 | May 16 | May 16 |
Join us after the race for an outdoor expo held in beautiful Gills Creek Memorial Park. We’re promoting fitness and healthy living at our expo, which features massages, healthy foods, snacks and recipes, health screenings, nutritional and exercise advice from health professionals, exercise apparel, etc. Our post-event celebration features an awards ceremony, music and health-oriented activities and is hosted by fitness advocate and former WIS-10 news anchor Dawndy Mercer Plank. Expo Vendor Infor
Packet pickup will be held at the Forest Acres location of Fleet Feet, located at 4525 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC, 29206, on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, from noon to 7 p.m. and on race day at Gills Creek Memorial Park from 6 to 7 a.m.
Saturday, May 17 Gills Creek Memorial Park 24 Forest Lake Place Columbia, SC 29206 7:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony 7:30 a.m. Five-mile Run and Walk (Chip-timed) 7:35 a.m. 3.5-Mile Fitness Walk (Untimed) 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Expo and Post-event Celebration 9:15 a.m. (approximately) Awards Ceremony 10:00 a.m. Course Closes