Happy Soles 5k Run/Walk/Bike & Virtual Challenge 2027
- Date
- Sunday, June 6, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Taylor, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Soles Bike 5k | Bike RideBike 3.1 mi | Jun 6, 20277:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Happy Soles Bike 5k & 5k Run Combo | 10K | Jun 6, 20277:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Happy Soles 5k | 5K | Jun 6, 20278:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Veterans & First Responders (Verification Required) | 5K | Jun 6, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Happy Soles Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Jun 6, 20278:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Happy Soles Bike 5k and Happy Soles 5k: $35 until Jun 5.
- Happy Soles Bike 5k & 5k Run Combo: $45 until Jun 5.
- Veterans & First Responders (Verification Required): $30 until Jun 5.
Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:57 AM, and the Happy Soles Bike 5k starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
12111 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI 48180
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Happy Soles 5k Run/Walk/Bike & Virtual Challenge ranks
- No. 37 of 41 on Largest bike rides in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Happy Soles 5k
Happy Soles Bike 5k
Happy Soles Bike 5k & 5k Run Combo
Aggregated from official results for Happy Soles 5k Run/Walk/Bike & Virtual Challenge. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Happy Soles 5k Run/Walk/Bike & Virtual Challenge?
At the 2026 Happy Soles 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:44 or better, the top quarter in 36:11, and half the field in 53:23; the last tenth came in after 1:02:39.
At the 2026 Happy Soles Bike 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 9:03 or better, the top quarter in 11:05, and half the field in 12:29; the last tenth came in after 17:53.
At the 2026 Happy Soles Bike 5k & 5k Run Combo, the fastest tenth finished in 10:55 or better, the top quarter in 13:00, and half the field in 14:39; the last tenth came in after 16:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 38:39 | 19:30 |
| 20-29 | 34:57 | 23:07 |
| 30-39 | 33:25 | 23:10 |
| 40-49 | 25:54 | 25:19 |
| 50-59 | 33:21 | 41:22 |
| 60-69 | 46:45 | 42:35 |
| 70+ | 1:02:05 | 47:33 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 25 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Happy Soles 5k Run/Walk/Bike & Virtual Challenge 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 169 to 211 finishers, and the median time rose from 53:00 to 53:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 211 (+25%) | 53:23 | under 25:44 | 16:24 |
| 2025 | 169 | 53:00 | under 28:06 | 16:20 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 36:11, against 28:54 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 25 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 6 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI 48180Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Bike Ride, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 6, 2027), 2026 (Jun 7, 2026), 2025 (Jun 1, 2025), 2024 (Jun 2, 2024), 2023 (Jun 4, 2023), 2022 (Jun 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Happy Soles 5k Run/Walk/Bike & Virtual Challenge?
- Sunday, June 6, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride, 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 211 athletes finished the Happy Soles 5k; the median finish was 53:23 and the winner finished in 16:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 36:11, against 28:54 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 25 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI 48180.
From the organizers
In 2025, Happy Soles participants helped Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry purchase 3.5 million pounds of food to feed over 50,000 households. For all of those that laced up their sneakers or rode their bikes in 2025, we cannot thank you enough for your support of our mission. But, we need your help again this year!!
The Challenges
1. Happy Soles will be held at Taylor Heritage Park Sheridan Pavillion. The route will take the racers through the beautiful Heritage Park. Our racers can walk, run, or bike the route - or even participate virtually! We appreciate your support.