2025 Solstice 5K - Edmonton

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jun 20, 2025 edition in Edmonton, Alberta. See the 2026 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Solstice 5K is an annual event celebrating the long days of summer, encouraging participants to "race against the sunset." The 2025 edition offers both in-person and virtual options, where participants receive a pair of New Balance Fuel Cell Pvlse V1 running shoes and a finisher's medal. Early registration is recommended due to limited shoe sizes.

Join runners across Canada for this unique race experience with a commemorative die-cast medal featuring a hinged moon over-the-solstice sun design, and enjoy Edmonton's beautiful summer evening temperatures.

* In-person course primarily on road surfaces * Start line at Northeast River Valley Park, 903 153 Ave NE, Edmonton, AB * Scenic route through Edmonton's Northeast River Valley * Moderate humidity and mild average evening temperature (~15°C)

• Receive New Balance Fuel Cell Pvlse V1 running shoes (limited sizes)
• Commemorative die-cast medal with hinged moon over solstice sun design
• Choice of in-person race or virtual participation anywhere in Canada
• Evening start time to "race against the sunset"