DDS Miles for Smiles 5K
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the DDS Miles for Smiles 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the beautiful town of Boone, Watauga! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a celebration of community health and wellness, with a special focus on raising awareness about oral health. Participants can look forward to check-in starting at 9:00 AM, followed by an invigorating 5K run through scenic routes.
In partnership with High Country Community Health, this event aims to educate the community about oral cancer and its prevention. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive oral cancer screenings, making this a valuable experience for everyone involved. Proceeds from the race will support the pre-dental club at App State, enabling student volunteers to travel to vital free healthcare clinics that provide essential services to underserved populations. Join us for a fun-filled day that includes a race fee covering a stylish t-shirt and bib, while supplies last! Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of the run!
In partnership with High Country Community Health, this event aims to educate the community about oral cancer and its prevention. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive oral cancer screenings, making this a valuable experience for everyone involved. Proceeds from the race will support the pre-dental club at App State, enabling student volunteers to travel to vital free healthcare clinics that provide essential services to underserved populations. Join us for a fun-filled day that includes a race fee covering a stylish t-shirt and bib, while supplies last! Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of the run!
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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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Location
607 Deerfield Rd, Boone, 28607, NC, United States
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