Sarnia Sole Burner

Sarnia, Canada • 27 Jun 2026

Sarnia Sole Burner

The Sarnia Sole Burner is a running event held in Sarnia, Ontario. It features three professionally timed loop-style races.

Available Races

  • Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool 5K(ish) Run: approximately 5 km, which is two loops.
  • Kern Water's 3 Hour Sole Burn: the winner completes the most loops within 3 hours.
  • Lambton Sanitation's 6 Hour Sole Burn: the winner completes the most loops within 6 hours.

Course and Venue

The races take place at Suncor Park/Wawanosh Wetlands on a fully paved path. The loop is approximately 2.35 km long. The first half of the loop includes a few hills, with about 20 meters of elevation gain per loop.

Charity and Proceeds

100% of the event's proceeds are donated to a rotating yearly charity. This year's chosen charity is Heaven's Wildlife Rescue.

Amenities and Services

Every registration includes an event technical t-shirt. Finishers of the 5 km receive a medal. Finishers of the 6 hour race also receive a mesh-style trucker hat.

An aid station with water and snacks is available at the start/finish line. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable cup. Three portable washrooms are located on-site. Runners in the 6 hour event are allowed one drop bag.

Pacer support is available for the final hour of the 6 hour race. Prize money is awarded to the winners of the 3 and 6 hour races if the event sells out.

Parking

Parking at the Wawanosh Wetlands venue is very limited. Carpooling is encouraged, with alternative parking locations suggested, followed by a walk to the start line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool 5k(ish) Run
Kern Water's 3 Hour Sole Burn
Lambton Sanitation's 6 Hour Sole Burn
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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