Name: Heart & Sole 5K & 1 Mile
Start: 2026-02-07
End: 2026-02-07
Location: Goodyear, Arizona

About the Event

Join the Sole Squad! Celebrate more than two decades of heart-healthy fun at the 21st Annual Heart & Sole 5K & 1-Mile Race—the perfect way to kick off National Heart Health Month. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a casual jogger, this event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels. Join us at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338, for a morning filled with fitness, community, and fun!

8:30 a.m. - Warm-up
9:00 a.m. - 5K starts
9:05 a.m. - Rucking 5K starts
9:10 a.m. - 1 Mile starts
10:00 a.m. - Awards for 5k

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be at the Goodyear Ballpark on Friday, February 6 from 12-7 p.m. Pickup will also be available the morning of the event before the race starts beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Goodyear Ballpark
1933 S. Ballpark Way
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Participants will receive a runner's packet which consists of a commemorative tee and runner's bib. All promotional giveaways are based on availability while supplies last. Finisher medals will be awarded to all runners with additional awards for the 5K race being rewarded to the top winner in each age group!

5K Race Age Groups:

10 & Under
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
80+

RUCKING DIVISION FAQ

What is rucking?

Rucking is the action of walking with weight on your back. Walking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack) is a low impact exercise based on military training workouts.

What are the rucking categories/groups for this event?

Rucking weight is based on overall body weight. For this event, participants will be divided into two categories: Under 150 lbs and Over 150 lbs.

Participants under 150 lbs are required to carry a 10 lb rucksack or backpack.
Participants over 150 lbs are required to carry a 20 lb rucksack or backpack.

All participants are responsible for providing their own backpack and weights for the race.

water_drop 44.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.9° / 21.9°

wb_sunny 4.5° / 18.2°

air 7.8 km/h

water_drop 44.3%

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Goodyear is a western suburb of Phoenix.

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Heart & Sole 5K & 1 Mile

About the Event

What is rucking?

Rucking is the action of walking with weight on your back. Walking with a weighted rucksack (aka backpack) is a low impact exercise based on military training workouts.

What are the rucking categories/groups for this event?

Rucking weight is based on overall body weight. For this event, participants will be divided into two categories: Under 150 lbs and Over 150 lbs.

Participants under 150 lbs are required to carry a 10 lb rucksack or backpack.Participants over 150 lbs are required to carry a 20 lb rucksack or backpack.

All participants are responsible for providing their own backpack and weights for the race.

Races Offered

Heart & Sole 5K (fun run & walk)

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Rucking Division 5k Under 150lbs

Heart & Sole 1 Mile (fun run & walk)

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Participants under 150 lbs are required to carry a 10 lb rucksack or backpack.
Participants over 150 lbs are required to carry a 20 lb rucksack or backpack.