18th Annual Smart Smiles 5k

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Newport News, Virginia
$32.80 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 18th Annual Smart Smiles 5K on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia! This exciting event aims to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula, helping to provide essential health and wellness education for children aged 6 to 18. Participants will enjoy a new race route at the picturesque Mariners' Museum & Park, making it the perfect setting for a day of fun and fitness.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a walk with friends and family, the Smart Smiles 5K offers something for everyone. With race distances suitable for all levels, come out and be a part of this uplifting community event. Registration starts at just $20, with discounts available for active military, students, and children under 18. Don't miss out on your chance to make a difference in a child's life while celebrating health and happiness! Remember to register before June 1 to guarantee your shirt size and race bag. Join us for a morning filled with joy, awards, and the spirit of giving back!

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  • BGCVP Smart Smiles 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-shirt

    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

    7:00 AM EDT

    $32.80

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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 THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 12:00 PM. WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY STARTING AT 7 AM.

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

Location

Mariners' Museum & Park, 100 Museum Dr. - Main Parking Lot, Newport News, 23606, VA, United States

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