Sarnia Sole Burner

Event

The Sarnia Sole Burner is a loop-style running event held at Suncor Park / Wawanosh Wetlands in Sarnia, Ontario on June 27, 2026. The event includes three professionally timed events:

• 5K(ish) Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool 5K(ish) Run
• 3 hour Kern Water's 3 Hour Sole Burn
• 6 hour Lambton Sanitation's 6 Hour Sole Burn

All racing takes place on a roughly 2.35 km paved loop. The first half of the loop includes several short climbs that total about 20 m elevation gain per loop. Proceeds are donated to a rotational charity; the beneficiary for this year is Heaven's Wildlife Rescue. The event is presented by Squirrel's Nut Butter.

Logistics and rules

Packet pickup is available the day before the event and on race morning. Water and an aid station with snacks will be located at the start/finish area; participants are asked to bring a reusable cup if possible. Three portable washrooms are provided at the start/finish. Six hour runners may use one drop bag. Limited tent space is available on a first come, first served basis and is not for overnight use. Pacers are permitted for the final hour of the 6 hour race. Every 5K finisher receives a medal; all registrants receive a technical t-shirt; 6 hour finishers receive a mesh trucker hat. Aid station stops longer than five minutes result in a DNF. There are no refunds or bib transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.