Sarnia Sole Burner 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jun 27, 2026 edition in Sarnia, ON. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

The Sarnia Sole Burner returns to Sarnia on June 27, 2026 — presented by Squirrel's Nut Butter and organized by Sole Burner Endurance. The one-day event gathers local and visiting endurance runners at Suncor Park / Wawanosh Wetlands for a compact, repeatable loop that makes logistics easy for crews and spectators.

The event runs three loop-style races: the Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool 5K(ish) Run (presented by Refined Fool), Kern Water's 3 Hour Sole Burn, and Lambton Sanitation's 6 Hour Sole Burn. The course is a roughly 2.35K paved loop; the 5K field starts at 8:55 a.m. and the 3- and 6-hour races begin at 9:00 a.m. Packet pickup is available the evening before (June 26, 5:00–6:30 p.m. at Refined Fool London Road) or on race morning (7:00–7:30 a.m. at the start line).

What distinguishes this event is the small-loop format and strong community focus: every registration includes a locally made technical race shirt, 5K finishers receive a Sole Burner medal, and 6-hour finishers earn a mesh trucker hat. The course winds through wetlands and parkland on a fully paved path with a few short hills (about 20 m of gain per loop). Organizers donate 100% of proceeds to a rotating charity; this year proceeds benefit Heaven's Wildlife Rescue. The 3- and 6-hour races also offer cash prize incentives (contingent on sellout) and limited pacer support in the final hour of the 6-hour race.

Registration is open now; note organizers cannot guarantee specific t-shirt sizes for entries received after May 28. Runners should register early to secure preferred sizing and avoid late-entry price increases.

• Start/finish and event base at Suncor Park / Wawanosh Wetlands (map point near 1086 Modeland Road, Sarnia)
• Fully paved loop course approximately 2.35 kilometres per circuit
• Course passes through Wawanosh Wetlands parkland with short rolling hills — roughly 20 metres gain on the hilled half of each loop
• Aid station and water located at the start/finish with pre-packaged snacks; runners are asked to bring a reusable cup
• Logistics: three portable washrooms at start/finish, one drop bag allowed for 6-hour runners, and pacers available for the final hour of the 6-hour race

• Small paved loop: a roughly 2.35K loop through Suncor Park / Wawanosh Wetlands that repeats for multi-hour totals
• Charity beneficiary: 100% of proceeds go to a rotating charity — Heaven's Wildlife Rescue is the beneficiary this year
• Included race swag: every registration receives a locally made technical t-shirt; 5K finishers receive a Sole Burner medal and 6-hour finishers get a mesh trucker hat
• Cash prizes on offer: $100 for the 3-hour winner and $250 for the 6-hour winner, plus free entry into 2027 if the race sells out
• Sustainable aid setup: water and snacks at the start/finish with a request to bring a reusable cup to reduce waste