The Heart & Sole 5K is a Valentine's Day themed event where every step helps put running shoes on the feet of youth athletes in Central Oregon who could otherwise not afford proper gear.
ALL proceeds of the race fund SHOE GRANTS for local cross country and track and field athletes.
Start Valentine's Day with PURPOSE.
Finish with a FULL HEART - and help provide SOLES!
HEART & SOLE 5k
📅 Date: Valentine’s Day: February 14, 2026 - 10:00am
📍 Location: Dry Canyon at Quartz Street, Redmond, Oregon
🏃 Distance: 5K
❤️ Why it matters: Every kid deserves a chance to run with proper gear
JOIN US FOR A RAFFLE FROM OUR PARTNERS AT FOOTZONE AND AN AFTER RACE PARTY AT CASCADE LAKES BREWING ! (starting at 11:00am)
This is a team race (OF COURSE you can run as an individual if you prefer) Run with your sweetheart, your friend or training partner. We will have categories of female/ male, female/female and male/male teams. Registration fee is $35 per person.
Get ready for one of the fastest 5Ks in Central Oregon! The Heart & Sole 5K features a flat, accurate, and scenic route along the beautiful Dry Canyon Trail. Starting by the covered picnic tables on Quartz Street, runners head north through the heart of the canyon, loop around the open fields by American Legion Park, and continue toward Antler Street, circling the soccer fields before heading back to finish at Quartz Street. This course is perfect for both first-time racers and those chasing a new PR.
Course maps coming soon!