
2025 Solstice 5K - Edmonton
Date
June 20, 2025
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Events
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.
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.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Solstice 5K 2025 - 5K Run/Walk
The Solstice 5K Run/Walk in Edmonton is an evening road race celebrating the long days of summer with participants racing against the sunset.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- 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)
- 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)
Race Highlights
- 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"
- 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"
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
June 20, 2025
Season
Summer (June-August)
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity