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Lexington Medical Center Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler

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location_on South Carolina

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calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

Message from the Race Director

Never say never. After retiring the Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler in 2020 because of the pandemic and its profound impact on our race operations, we’ve decided to revive this awesome women’s-only event on May 16, 2026!

With a beautiful new venue in Columbia, South Carolina, at Gills Creek Memorial Park in Forest Acres and a scenic neighborhood course, we’re bringing you a re-imagined Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler. We will once again offer a 5-mile run/walk and a 3.5-mile fitness walk. This time, however, both five-mile runners and walkers will be chip-timed, while 3-mile walkers will continue to enjoy a fun and relaxed untimed experience. So whether you’re an elite athlete or a woman looking for a special feel-good event to experience with your girlfriends, you’ll find something to love on Saturday, May 16.

You can count on this event to continue celebrating women's health and the power of a healthy lifestyle. Our all-female race committee is preparing special touches to set this event apart from all others so that every woman who participates will feel super special and appreciated.

Register now for the Heart & Sole so you can be part of the fun on May 16. We're coming back with a bang!

Until then, stay strong and healthy!

Jeanna Moffett
Race Director

Races Offered

Women's 3.5-Mile Fitness Walk

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 3.5 Miles

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

07:30

Women's 5-Mile Run/Walk

May 16, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5 Miles

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

07:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Columbia.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 16.7° / 27.9°
wb_sunny 16.3° / 27.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.1 /
water_drop 66.9%

About Columbia

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Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities in the United States.

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