BIG ONE RUN
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 4:00PM EST
- Location New Castle, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.75 - $38.35
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated BIG ONE RUN on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Cascade Park in New Castle, Lawrence! This exciting event features two race distances: a 1-mile fun run and a competitive 5k, allowing participants of all skill levels to join in the fun. As part of the first race in the Miles of Smiles series, every runner will receive a stylish Smileymiles beanie cap and a stunning black and gold finisher medal.
But that's not all! After the 5k, there will be six random drawing prizes and cash prizes for the overall male and female winners to keep the competitive spirit alive. Don and Natascha Cratty will be on hand with delicious coffee and cookies for all participants, making this an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Plus, the breathtaking views of Big Run Falls in the winter will add to the charm of the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your running season with a smile!
But that's not all! After the 5k, there will be six random drawing prizes and cash prizes for the overall male and female winners to keep the competitive spirit alive. Don and Natascha Cratty will be on hand with delicious coffee and cookies for all participants, making this an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Plus, the breathtaking views of Big Run Falls in the winter will add to the charm of the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your running season with a smile!
Organiser's Description
Everyone will get a Smileymiles beanie cap !! High Quality embroidered.
Everyone will get a beautiful black and gold finisher medal !!! We will be giving 6 random drawing prizes out that will be given away after the 5k.
Cash Prize to the Overall Male and Female 5k winners.
The 1 mile and the 5k race will be held at Cascade Park, New Castle. We have the 5k starting after the mile. NEW 5K COURSE !! Don and Natascha Cratty will supply coffee and cookies to all runners and walkers. You can even run or walk both !!
Big Run Falls is the name of the waterfalls at Cascade Park. It is beautiful to view in the winter.
This is the first race of the Miles of Smiles race series. Everyone that does the series gets a newly designed black smileymiles jacket. This is a 9 race series and if you can't make one you can sign up virtually and it still counts. Not all the dates have been set yet but here is what we have as far as info.
Feb 21st - Big Run 5k Cascade Park New Castle
March 7th - Ellport 5k Ellwood City
May 17th - Back the Blue 5k Butler
June 7th - Run to Breathe 5k & Half Marathon Moraine State Park
June 21st - Run Like an Animal 5k Linden Pointe Hermitage
July 26th - Gosh darn Goddard 5k & 10k Sandy lake
Aug 23rd - Brady's Run Happy 5k & 10k Beaver Falls
Nov - YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & half marathon Kittanning
Dec 20th - Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5k Buhl Park Hermitage
You sign up for each race individually. Every race will have prize money to the overall winners.
Everyone will get a beautiful black and gold finisher medal !!! We will be giving 6 random drawing prizes out that will be given away after the 5k.
Cash Prize to the Overall Male and Female 5k winners.
The 1 mile and the 5k race will be held at Cascade Park, New Castle. We have the 5k starting after the mile. NEW 5K COURSE !! Don and Natascha Cratty will supply coffee and cookies to all runners and walkers. You can even run or walk both !!
Big Run Falls is the name of the waterfalls at Cascade Park. It is beautiful to view in the winter.
This is the first race of the Miles of Smiles race series. Everyone that does the series gets a newly designed black smileymiles jacket. This is a 9 race series and if you can't make one you can sign up virtually and it still counts. Not all the dates have been set yet but here is what we have as far as info.
Feb 21st - Big Run 5k Cascade Park New Castle
March 7th - Ellport 5k Ellwood City
May 17th - Back the Blue 5k Butler
June 7th - Run to Breathe 5k & Half Marathon Moraine State Park
June 21st - Run Like an Animal 5k Linden Pointe Hermitage
July 26th - Gosh darn Goddard 5k & 10k Sandy lake
Aug 23rd - Brady's Run Happy 5k & 10k Beaver Falls
Nov - YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & half marathon Kittanning
Dec 20th - Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5k Buhl Park Hermitage
You sign up for each race individually. Every race will have prize money to the overall winners.
Races
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1 Mile Run or Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
Sat 21st February 2026 (4:00PM EST)
$27.75
Run or Walk -
5k Run/ Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
Sat 21st February 2026 (4:20PM EST)
$27.75
3.1 miles -
5K and 1 Mile
Incl. $3.35 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
Sat 21st February 2026 (4:00PM EST)
$38.35
Both the 5k and the 1 mile -
5k Virtual
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
$27.75
If you can not attend
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