Sole Burner 5K Walk-Run
About this race
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.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run (chip timed)
All participants that are registered for the RUN will be CHIP TIMED. - All registered participants will receive a custom-printed, short sleeve, event shirt. Register prior to April 11 to guarantee an event shirt. - For safety reasons, dogs are NOT allowed. - Kids and strollers are welcome. Runners pushing joggers please start in the back of the pack. - Young children riding in strollers DO NOT need to be registered. - Registration for children age 13 and under is $15
Kids Fun Run (Kids 13 & Under)
Kids 13 & under can join in the Kids Fun Run. This non-competitive, .5 mile run takes place at 8:15am. All kids will also receive a goodie bag at the event! Kids are also welcome to run/walk in the 5K race at no extra cost. Register by April 11 to guarantee an event shirt.
Virtual 5K Walk/Run
With our virtual race option you can run from anywhere at anytime! You choose the time and place to walk or run your 5K (3.14 miles). Your 5K can be done on your favorite trail, while on vacation, or on your treadmill. You can do it on any day that works for you. When you register for the virtual race you will receive: - Our super soft event shirt - Event race bib - Online fundraising tools - You will be eligible for the fun Sole Burner contest and prizes leading up to the event. Register by April 11 to receive an event shirt. Virtual Race Rules: Our virtual runs are staged completely on the honor system. By registering, we assume you will complete the mileage required. After registering for the Virtual Race, you may complete your 5K (3.14 miles) until December 1. Virtual Race Entry fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. No exceptions.
Walking
5K Walk (self-timed)
All participants that are registered for the WALK will be SELF TIMED. - All registered participants will receive a custom-printed, short sleeve, event shirt. Register prior to April 11 to guarantee an event shirt. - For safety reasons, dogs are NOT allowed. - Kids and strollers are welcome. Runners pushing joggers please start in the back of the pack. - Young children riding in strollers DO NOT need to be registered. - Registration for children age 13 and under is $15
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Appleton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 8:05 PM local time (CDT) in Appleton on May 8, 2027 — 14h 30m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Results — Sole Burner 5K Walk-Run
Other races near Appleton
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
YMCA Freaky 5K & Mini Monster Dash
Turkey Trot Tune-Up Series presented by On
Houdini 10k
Community First Credit Union Santa Scamper
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Appleton
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Appleton 5K Races 2 races
- Appleton Running Calendar 2026 9 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Appleton events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.