Event Description

Message from the Race Director

Never say never. After retiring the Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler in 2020 because of the pandemic and its profound impact on our race operations, we’ve decided to revive this awesome women’s-only event on May 17, 2025!

With a beautiful new venue in Columbia, South Carolina, at Gills Creek Memorial Park in Forest Acres and a scenic neighborhood course, we’re bringing you a re-imagined Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler. We will once again offer a 5-mile run/walk and a 3-mile fitness walk. This time, however, both five-mile runners and walkers will be chip-timed, while 3-mile walkers will continue to enjoy a fun and relaxed untimed experience. So whether you’re an elite athlete or a woman looking for a special feel-good event to experience with your girlfriends, you’ll find something to love on Saturday, May 17.

While we haven’t finalized all the details, you can count on this event to continue celebrating women’s health and the power of a healthy lifestyle. Our all-female race committee is preparing special touches to set this event apart from all others so that every woman who participates will feel super special and appreciated.

Register early for the Heart & Sole Run. We offer a special rate for groups of seven or more and the lowest rate for individuals through April 18!

We hope you’ll join Dawndy Mercer Plank and the rest of our all-women committee at our new location on May 17 for this one-of-a-kind event that’s coming back with a bang!

Until then, stay strong and healthy!

Jeanna Moffett
Race Director