18th Annual Smart Smiles 5K
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Newport News, Virginia
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 18th Annual Smart Smiles 5K on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the vibrant city of Newport News, Virginia! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a fantastic opportunity to support the health and wellness of local youth. With a new race route this year, participants will enjoy a scenic run or walk starting at the beautiful Mariners' Museum & Park.
This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, with race distances designed to accommodate everyone. Registration is just $20, with special discounts available for active military members, students, and children under 18. Be sure to register before June 1 to guarantee your shirt size and race bag! The day kicks off with park gates opening at 6:45 am, followed by check-in at 7:00 am and the race starting at 8:00 am. Celebrate your achievement with awards for the top finishers and fun contests, including the Team Theme Contest. Join us in making a difference and be the reason a child smiles!
This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, with race distances designed to accommodate everyone. Registration is just $20, with special discounts available for active military members, students, and children under 18. Be sure to register before June 1 to guarantee your shirt size and race bag! The day kicks off with park gates opening at 6:45 am, followed by check-in at 7:00 am and the race starting at 8:00 am. Celebrate your achievement with awards for the top finishers and fun contests, including the Team Theme Contest. Join us in making a difference and be the reason a child smiles!
Organiser's Description
BE THE REASON A CHILD SMILES!
Smart Smiles come from Smart choices- smart health choices. With a focus on physical and emotional health, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula provides holistic health and wellness education and opportunities to members ages 6 through 18. Whether it be partnering with the Mobile Dentists who come to our Clubs to provide dental care; working with local culinary professionals to teach healthy cooking classes; providing kids with the appropriate avenues to receive council; and more- funds from our Smart Smiles 5K go toward providing kids across the VA Peninsula with the tools they need to succeed and the education they need to thrive.
_$5 DISCOUNT FOR ACTIVE MILITARY. S__TUDENTS, AND CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE $20 REGISTRATION. $10 DISCOUNT FOR TEAMS AFTER INITIAL REGISTRATION._
NEW RACE ROUTE FOR 2025! PARK AND RACE ONSITE AT THE MARINERS' MUSEUM & PARK.
SHIRT SIZES AND RACE BAGS ONLY GUARANTEED TO REGISTRATIONS BEFORE JUNE 1!
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH AT 8 PM. WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY STARTING AT 7 PM.
AWARDS
Male and Female Top 3 Overall Runners and Walkers (not eligible for awards in their age group)
Male and Female Top 3 Runners in Age Group: (14 and under, 15-19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 and over)
Fastest Team Overall
Team with most participants on race day
Team Theme Contest Winner
IMPORTANT TIMES
6:45 am - Park Gates Open
7:00 am - Check-in/Registration
8:00 am - Race Start
9:15 am - Awards, Door Prizes, and Celebration
Smart Smiles come from Smart choices- smart health choices. With a focus on physical and emotional health, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula provides holistic health and wellness education and opportunities to members ages 6 through 18. Whether it be partnering with the Mobile Dentists who come to our Clubs to provide dental care; working with local culinary professionals to teach healthy cooking classes; providing kids with the appropriate avenues to receive council; and more- funds from our Smart Smiles 5K go toward providing kids across the VA Peninsula with the tools they need to succeed and the education they need to thrive.
_$5 DISCOUNT FOR ACTIVE MILITARY. S__TUDENTS, AND CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE $20 REGISTRATION. $10 DISCOUNT FOR TEAMS AFTER INITIAL REGISTRATION._
NEW RACE ROUTE FOR 2025! PARK AND RACE ONSITE AT THE MARINERS' MUSEUM & PARK.
SHIRT SIZES AND RACE BAGS ONLY GUARANTEED TO REGISTRATIONS BEFORE JUNE 1!
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH AT 8 PM. WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY STARTING AT 7 PM.
AWARDS
Male and Female Top 3 Overall Runners and Walkers (not eligible for awards in their age group)
Male and Female Top 3 Runners in Age Group: (14 and under, 15-19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 and over)
Fastest Team Overall
Team with most participants on race day
Team Theme Contest Winner
IMPORTANT TIMES
6:45 am - Park Gates Open
7:00 am - Check-in/Registration
8:00 am - Race Start
9:15 am - Awards, Door Prizes, and Celebration
Races
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BGCVP Smart Smiles 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON6:45 am - Park Gates Open 7:00 am - Check-in/Registration 8:00 am - Race Start 9:15 am - Awards, Door Prizes, and Celebration
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