Sole Burner 5K

Event details

The Sole Burner 5K Walk-Run takes place on May 9, 2026 in Appleton, Wisconsin at City Park, 500 East Franklin St., 54911. The event includes on-course and virtual options and has separate registration fees for each event.

• 5K Run, chip timed, registration $30; price increases after April 26, 2026.
• 5K Walk, self-timed, registration $30; price increases after April 26, 2026.
• Kids Fun Run, open to ages 1-13, registration $15.
• Virtual 5K Walk/Run, registration $35; registration ends May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT.

Purpose and fundraising

The event is presented as a community effort to honor, celebrate and remember loved ones affected by cancer. Organizers report that over 42 years participants have raised more than $7.2 million. The stated fundraising goal for this year is $200,000, and funds are designated to support local programs, services and cancer research. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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