DDS Miles for Smiles 5K
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the DDS Miles for Smiles 5K on Saturday, August 29, 2026, a vibrant celebration of community health and wellness! Taking place in a scenic location, this fun-filled event is not just about running; it’s about making a difference. The 5K aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of oral health, in partnership with High Country Community Health.
Participants will have the opportunity to receive oral cancer screenings and learn about early detection and prevention, highlighting the event's commitment to health education. Proceeds from the race will support the pre-dental club at App State, facilitating their outreach efforts to provide free dental services to underserved populations through initiatives like RAM and MOM clinics. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this meaningful event—every registration includes a t-shirt and bib while supplies last! Lace up your running shoes and make a positive impact in your community!
Participants will have the opportunity to receive oral cancer screenings and learn about early detection and prevention, highlighting the event's commitment to health education. Proceeds from the race will support the pre-dental club at App State, facilitating their outreach efforts to provide free dental services to underserved populations through initiatives like RAM and MOM clinics. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this meaningful event—every registration includes a t-shirt and bib while supplies last! Lace up your running shoes and make a positive impact in your community!
Organiser's Description
CHECK IN STARTS AT 9:00 AM DAY OF RACE
This event aims to promote community health and wellness while raising awareness about the importance of oral health. We are proud to be partnering with High Country Community Health to increase awareness of oral cancer and its impact on our community. As part of this initiative, we are planning to provide oral cancer screenings during the event, helping to educate participants about early detection and prevention.
Proceeds from the 5K will help fund the pre-dental club at App States outreach efforts, including travel to free healthcare clinics such as RAM (Remote Area Medical) and MOM (Mission of Mercy) clinics. These clinics provide essential dental and health services to underserved populations and are often located several hours away, making travel funding essential for student volunteers.
Race Fee includes t-shirt and bib while supplies last!
Please note this race will not be timed professionally, but it will be timed by volunteers!
This event aims to promote community health and wellness while raising awareness about the importance of oral health. We are proud to be partnering with High Country Community Health to increase awareness of oral cancer and its impact on our community. As part of this initiative, we are planning to provide oral cancer screenings during the event, helping to educate participants about early detection and prevention.
Proceeds from the 5K will help fund the pre-dental club at App States outreach efforts, including travel to free healthcare clinics such as RAM (Remote Area Medical) and MOM (Mission of Mercy) clinics. These clinics provide essential dental and health services to underserved populations and are often located several hours away, making travel funding essential for student volunteers.
Race Fee includes t-shirt and bib while supplies last!
Please note this race will not be timed professionally, but it will be timed by volunteers!
Races
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DDS Miles for Smiles 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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Location
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, 28607, NC, United States
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