Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 11:30AM EDT
- Location Rives Junction, Michigan
- Price Free - $28.06
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the scenic Rives Junction, Jackson, MI, providing a perfect backdrop for a flat and fast cross-country course that winds through beautiful wooded areas. Ideal for runners of all levels, this 5K promises a fun and invigorating experience.
After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with a delightful annual harvest festival. Enjoy the stunning fall scenery while indulging in delicious food and engaging in a variety of outdoor activities suitable for all ages. Weather permitting, you can look forward to hayrides, bonfires, a petting farm, children's games, and even a thrilling zipline! (Please note zipline safety requirements: close-toed shoes are a must, and riders must weigh between 75 - 275 pounds.) Join us for a day filled with smiles, community spirit, and unforgettable memories!
After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with a delightful annual harvest festival. Enjoy the stunning fall scenery while indulging in delicious food and engaging in a variety of outdoor activities suitable for all ages. Weather permitting, you can look forward to hayrides, bonfires, a petting farm, children's games, and even a thrilling zipline! (Please note zipline safety requirements: close-toed shoes are a must, and riders must weigh between 75 - 275 pounds.) Join us for a day filled with smiles, community spirit, and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the first annual MILES FOR SMILES 5K at Youth Haven, a camp for disadvantaged children located in Rives Juction, MI, about halfway between Lansing and Jackson.
The races will be on a flat, fast cross country course primarily through the woods and with great spectator access.
Afterward, stick around for our annual harvest festival and enjoy the beauty of fall, with good food and outdoor fun for all ages! Weather permitting, activities will include food, hayrides, bonfires, a petting farm, playground, children's games, and a zipline! (Zipline safety requirements: Close-toed shoes are required. Riders must weigh between 75 - 275 pounds.)
The races will be on a flat, fast cross country course primarily through the woods and with great spectator access.
Afterward, stick around for our annual harvest festival and enjoy the beauty of fall, with good food and outdoor fun for all ages! Weather permitting, activities will include food, hayrides, bonfires, a petting farm, playground, children's games, and a zipline! (Zipline safety requirements: Close-toed shoes are required. Riders must weigh between 75 - 275 pounds.)
Races
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1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Incl. Drawstring Bag
Sat 24th October 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
Free
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5K Run
Incl. $3.06 Fee & Drawstring Bag
Sat 24th October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$28.06
Run or Run/Walk the 3.1 mile course. -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & Drawstring Bag
Sat 24th October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$28.06
For those that would like to casually walk the 3.1 mile course. You receive all the same swag as the 5k run (drawstring bag, finisher medal, race bib and timed walk).
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Location
3796 Perrine Rd, Rives Junction, 49277, MI, United States
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