Miles For Soul

Miles For Soul 5k Run and Walk

Miles For Soul 5K Race and Community Celebration

 Saturday, May 9, 2026
 Anacostia Park, Washington, DC
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Miles for Soul 5K Celebration is Soul Trak Outdoors’ annual gathering of movement, wellness, and community power. This year's race will be held at Anacostia Park. This inclusive run/walk brings together participants, supporters, and partners to celebrate every mile moved in support of equitable access to the outdoors.

The 5K is the culminating event of our Miles for Soul Virtual Challenge (April - May), where individuals and teams log miles in ways that feel right to them, walking, hiking, biking, or running. 

Miles For Soul 2026 Champion Sponsor

Champion Sponsor: Bronco Wild Fund

  • Soul Trak Outdoors is proud to recognize Bronco Wild Fund as the Champion Sponsor for the 2026 Miles for Soul 5K. Their generous support helps make this event possible and directly advances our mission to connect communities of color to the outdoors through recreation, education, and stewardship. With Bronco Wildlife’s partnership, Miles for Soul continues to grow as a space for community, movement, and joy. We are grateful to have them alongside us as we work to create more inclusive and accessible outdoor experiences for all.

Corporate Partners

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Registration Open

Miles For Soul Volunteer Opportunites

Captain Registration - Open Now

Miles for Soul - Virtual Challenge

April 1st - May 1st, 2026

April 1st - May 1st, 2026 

Not local? Want to start early? This summer-long virtual challenge is your way to join the movement from wherever you are. Rally your team, rack up miles, and compete with others for fun awards and bragging rights on race day.

 How It Works

  • Form a Team: Up to 5 people per team. Recruit your crew starting in June!

  • Track Your Miles: Log walks, runs, hikes — every mile counts.

  • Use RunSignup: Easy manual input system (Strava optional).

  • Team Spirit: Make your own shirts, share your progress, and join virtual meetups.

Prizes awarded on race day for:

  • Most miles (team + individual)

Participation Cost: $25 pp

Race Day

Miles for Soul

May 9th, 2026

Miles For Soul 5k Race

Miles For Soul 5k and Community Celebration

Race Day: Sunday, May 9th 2026 
Location: Anacostia Park, Washington, DC
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Race starts at starts at 7:30 AM)

Join Soul Trak Outdoors for our flagship community event — a morning of movement, music, and purpose! The Miles for Soul 5K is more than just a race — it's a call to action to support equitable access to the outdoors and to uplift the community through collective movement.

 What to Expect

  • A scenic 5K route through Anacostia Park

  • Vendor Village 

  • Music and warm-up activities led by community ambassadors

  • Soulful vibes and good energy all morning

All proceeds go toward Soul Trak programming, expanding outdoor leadership opportunities for historically excluded communities.

Participation Fee: $30 
Parking: Parking lot available onsight, carpooling encouraged

Moments That Keep Us Moving

  • What I personally took away from todays program was there’s nothing I can’t accomplish, I don’t believe I would have actually gotten out here on my own & walked 5 miles, Soul Trak gave me the confidence to know I can do ANYTHING!!!
  • Great event great experience like trying hoka shoes liked them a lot
  • This was my first Soul Track event and I had so much fun! I was pretty nervous because I came alone, but everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I’m glad I found the courage to come to the event.
  • I joined Miles for Soul thinking it would just get me moving — but it ended up reconnecting me to my city, my body, and my people. I’ve never felt so supported showing up in outdoor spaces.
  • The virtual challenge gave me something to look forward to every week. Logging miles with my team reminded me that I’m part of something bigger — even when I was walking solo.
  • Miles for Soul helped me build a new routine. I went from never walking more than a block to finishing a 5K with my coworkers. The community energy carried me the whole way
  • I brought my kids to the event and we all had a blast. It wasn’t just about running — it was about joy, health, and community. We’ll definitely be back next year

Become a Miles For Soul 5k Race Sponsor

Sponsors will have the opportunity to engage directly with attendees through on-site activations, branded giveaways, and event signage, along with recognition through digital promotions, social media mentions, and email campaigns reaching our growing community. This year, we invite corporate sponsors and local community partners to join our sponsorship team and help support Soul Trak Outdoors’ programs that expand equitable access to outdoor experiences. Please reach out to Chris Brown, Chris@SoulTrak.com, for any questions.

Registration Open Now 

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Our partnerships offer important support towards our work. We are committed to connecting broader audiences with nature and changing the face of leadership in the outdoors. If you are passionate about this also and want to help us in this work, please reach out to us at hello@soultrak.com.

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