megsmiles 5K
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th annual Megsmiles 5K, taking place on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, in Mechanicsville, Hanover! This exciting event will be hosted at Atlee High School, located at 9414 Atlee Station Rd, and offers an in-person 5K race, a virtual option, and a fun Kids Run. The Kids Run kicks off at 8:30 AM, followed by the main 5K race at 9:00 AM. Registration for the 5K is just $40 (or $45 on race day), while the Kids Run is available for $20 (or $25 on race day).
Be sure to register by December 10th to guarantee your commemorative shirt and join us in celebrating the memory of Meg Cross Menzies. With proceeds benefiting the Megsmiles Charity, this event not only promises a great day of fun and fitness but also supports a meaningful cause. Mark your calendars and join the community for a memorable day of running, camaraderie, and smiles!
Be sure to register by December 10th to guarantee your commemorative shirt and join us in celebrating the memory of Meg Cross Menzies. With proceeds benefiting the Megsmiles Charity, this event not only promises a great day of fun and fitness but also supports a meaningful cause. Mark your calendars and join the community for a memorable day of running, camaraderie, and smiles!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 12th annual _MEGSMILES 5K! _We have an in person 5k option, a virtual option and a Kids Run! Both the 5k and Kids Run will be hosted at Atlee High School at 9414 Atlee Station Rd Mechanicsville, VA 23116 on SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2026. The KIDS RUN WILL BE AT 8:30AM AND THE 5K BEGINS AT 9:00AM.
THE MEGSMILES 5K IS $40 ($45 ON RACE DAY) AND THE KIDS RUN IS $20 ($25 ON RACE DAY).
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE VIRTUAL 5K IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON.
*** THE SHIRT CUTOFF IS DECEMBER 10TH. ANYONE REGISTERING AFTER DECEMBER 10TH IS NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT. ***
In late 2025/early 2026, commemorative shirts and medals will be mailed to virtual registrants. For in person runners, we will have PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH FROM NOON - 6:00PM AT LUCKY ROAD (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED) AS WELL AS RACE DAY PICK UP ON THE MORNING OF THE 10TH FROM 7:30 - 8:30AM at Atlee High School.
We hope you can join us again in 2026 to help us celebrate the memory of MEG CROSS MENZIES. Proceeds will go to the megsmiles Charity [https://www.run4meg.com/].
THE MEGSMILES 5K IS $40 ($45 ON RACE DAY) AND THE KIDS RUN IS $20 ($25 ON RACE DAY).
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE VIRTUAL 5K IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON.
*** THE SHIRT CUTOFF IS DECEMBER 10TH. ANYONE REGISTERING AFTER DECEMBER 10TH IS NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT. ***
In late 2025/early 2026, commemorative shirts and medals will be mailed to virtual registrants. For in person runners, we will have PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH FROM NOON - 6:00PM AT LUCKY ROAD (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED) AS WELL AS RACE DAY PICK UP ON THE MORNING OF THE 10TH FROM 7:30 - 8:30AM at Atlee High School.
We hope you can join us again in 2026 to help us celebrate the memory of MEG CROSS MENZIES. Proceeds will go to the megsmiles Charity [https://www.run4meg.com/].
Races
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Megsmiles 5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
OPENS 01 JUN -
Megsmiles 5k Virtual Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
$43.40
OPENS 01 JUN -
Megsmiles Kids Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS 01 JUN
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