17th Annual Smart Smiles 5k
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Newport News, Virginia
$32.80 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 17th Annual Smart Smiles 5K on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in the beautiful Newport News, Virginia! This exciting event aims to spread joy and promote health among children, as all proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at the Mariners' Museum & Park, featuring a new race route that promises to be fun and engaging for all participants.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this family-friendly 5K welcomes everyone. With a special $5 discount for active military, students, and children under 18, registration is just $20, making it an affordable way to support a great cause. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners and walkers, as well as the fastest team and participants in various age groups. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this family-friendly 5K welcomes everyone. With a special $5 discount for active military, students, and children under 18, registration is just $20, making it an affordable way to support a great cause. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners and walkers, as well as the fastest team and participants in various age groups. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of children while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit!
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula's Smart Smiles 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$32.80
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 2024! PARK AND RACE ONSITE AT THE MARINERS' MUSEUM & PARK.
SHIRT SIZES AND RACE BAGS ONLY GUARANTEED TO REGISTRATIONS BEFORE JULY 15!
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH 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 5K INDIVIDUAL RESULTS - ALL https://www.bagclub.com/wp-content/uploads/17th-Annuals-Smart-Smiles-5K-Results-All.pdf
SMART SMILES 5K TEAM RESULTS https://www.bagclub.com/wp-content/uploads/SmartSmilesTeamsResults.pdf
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 2024! PARK AND RACE ONSITE AT THE MARINERS' MUSEUM & PARK.
SHIRT SIZES AND RACE BAGS ONLY GUARANTEED TO REGISTRATIONS BEFORE JULY 15!
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH 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 5K INDIVIDUAL RESULTS - ALL https://www.bagclub.com/wp-content/uploads/17th-Annuals-Smart-Smiles-5K-Results-All.pdf
SMART SMILES 5K TEAM RESULTS https://www.bagclub.com/wp-content/uploads/SmartSmilesTeamsResults.pdf
Location
Mariners' Museum & Park, 100 Museum Dr. - Main Parking Lot, Newport News, 23606, VA, United States
17th Annual Smart Smiles 5k
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