Join the fight against cancer, as the Fox Valley community rallies together to honor, celebrate and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. For 42 years, thousands of Sole Burner participants and volunteers have come together and raised over $7.2 million to save lives from cancer. This year our goal is to raise $200,000! Money raised from the Sole Burner help fund local programs and services and fund critical cancer research. The Sole Burner 5K Walk/Run continues to be more than just an event - it's a movement, a community of like-minded survivors, caregivers, volunteers and running enthusiasts who believe that the future can be free from the pain and suffering caused by cancer. This safe, family friendly event includes a 5K Run, 5K Walk, Kids Fun Run and Virtual 5K.
All registered RUNNERS will be chip timed Recorded time will not start until you pass over the Start mats The first person to cross the finish line will be awarded winner of the race, there after all other results are based on chip time. Overall male and female winners are based on GUN time, age group and official results are based on CHIP time. Medallions will be given to the top three men and women in each age division, plus the overall male and female winner. Age groups are as follows: 12 &am
5K: T-Shirt
1K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Aug 1 | Apr 27 |
| $35.00 | Apr 27 | May 10 | |
| 1K | $15.00 | Aug 1 | May 10 |
Packet Pick-Up will be held on the following days at the Sole Burner office located at 2616 S. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54915 TEAMS ONLY PICKUP Friday, May 1st, 2026: 12:00PM-5:30PM INDIVIDUAL & TEAMS PICKUP Wednesday, May 6th, 2026: 10:00AM-6:30PM Thursday, May 7th, 2026: 10:00AM-6:30PM Please come with your identification ready to pick-up your individual and/or team packets. If you are unable to pick up your packet early at one of the times listed above, you will pick up your packet at City
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 737 | 34:25 | 15:46 |
| 2021 | 454 | 42:24 | 17:22 |
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