Soles for Souls 5k (formerly hustle for the homeless)
About this race
Join us for the 4th Annual 5K to support those experiencing homelessness on Oct. 24th, 2026
Race kicks off at Sally's YMCA in Denver at 9 am (1601 Forney Creek Pkwy)
Race Benefits: To assist homeless and indigent in Lincoln County through advocacy, hope, health and home needs
Packet Pick up: Oct. 23rd from 5-7pm at Lake Norman Brewery in Denver, NC
Awards Break Down will consist of:
Fastest timed male and female age 12-17 ($50 Dicks gift card and Gatorade water bottle)
Fastest timed male age 18-39 (2 day passes to Whitewater Center)
Fastest timed female age 18-39 ($50 gc to Driftwood Spa & Yoga and $25 gc to Cabbellas coffee)
Fastest timed male age 40+ ($75 gc to Renewal Bodywork and Wellness)
Fastest timed formal age 40+ prize $50 gc to Driftwood Spa & Yoga & $25 gc to Cabbellas coffee
Overall fastest time male prize: 6 mos membership to Sallys Y
Overall fastest time female prize: 6 most membership to Burn Boot Camp
Everyone gets a medal - including kids 11 and under that do the fun run
12 and up get swag bags as well
PLEASE READ:
T shirt deadline: Oct 10th, 2026 is the T shirt deadline to guarantee a T shirt.
Ages 12 and up this will be included with your race entry fee. Since 11 and under are free you have the option at checkout to purchase a Youth Small and Youth Medium for $15.00 but you must click on either of these 2 sizes only showing the additional charge of $15.00. The kids fun run will only offer the 2 Youth Sizes for $15 as well or a no shirt option for free!
Course: This course is a combination of hard surface and trail systems. Not stroller friendly
Pick your distance
Running
5k Timed
This is a timed division and you must wear a timing device to receive your time.
5k Non Timed Run/Walk
This is a non timed division. No time, no bib, just enjoy and have fun.
Kids Fun Run 11 and Under
Kids fun Run, non timed!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Denver, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:38 AM and sets at 6:37 PM local time (EDT) in Denver on October 24, 2026 — 10h 59m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Soles for Souls 5k (formerly hustle for the homeless)
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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, 5 Denver events
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