Soles for Songs 5K
Oakdale, United States • 28 Mar 2026
Event Overview
The Soles for Songs 5K is a running and walking event on the Panhandle rail-trail in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. All proceeds from the event benefit the South Hills Children's Choir's scholarship fund.
Course Details
The event is a 5K race. It follows an out-and-back course on the Panhandle Trail, which is a crushed limestone rail-trail. The course is described as flat. The event takes place on a public trail shared with non-participants, so runners are asked to keep to the right and share the path.
Event Information
The event is based at Helicon Brewing at 102 Union Ave in Oakdale. Free parking is available in the brewery's paved lot and on adjacent grassy areas. Registration and packet pickup occur on the morning of the event. Aid stations are available on the course: one at the start/finish area offering water and food, and a water-only station at the Scotch Hill Road crossing. Restrooms inside the Helicon Brewing building are available for participants.
Registration & Amenities
Registration fees are $30 before a specified date and $40 after. Early registrants receive a t-shirt and a goodies bag, while late registrants are not guaranteed these items.
Participant Guidelines
Children, pets, and strollers are permitted on the course. Bikes are not allowed for participants. Bib numbers must be visible on the front of the body. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.