Events
BGCVP Smart Smiles 5K
Place
100 Museum Dr. - Main Parking Lot
Newport News, VA US 23606
Description
Be the reason a child smiles!
Smart Smiles come from Smart choices- smart health choices. With a focus on physical and emotional health, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula provides holistic health and wellness education and opportunities to members ages 6 through 18. Whether it be partnering with the Mobile Dentists who come to our Clubs to provide dental care; working with local culinary professionals to teach healthy cooking classes; providing kids with the appropriate avenues to receive council; and more- funds from our Smart Smiles 5K go toward providing kids across the VA Peninsula with the tools they need to succeed and the education they need to thrive.
$5 discount for active military. Students, and children under 18 years of age $20 registration. $10 discount for teams after initial registration.
NEW RACE ROUTE FOR 2025! Park and race ONSITE at the Mariners' Museum & Park.
SHIRT SIZES AND RACE BAGS ONLY GUARANTEED TO REGISTRATIONS BEFORE JUNE 1!Â
Online registration closes on Friday, June 13th at 8 pm. Walk-up registration will be available on race day starting at 7 pm.
Awards
Male and Female Top 3 Overall Runners and Walkers (not eligible for awards in their age group)
Male and Female Top 3 Runners in Age Group: (14 and under, 15-19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 and over)
Fastest Team Overall
Team with most participants on race day
Team Theme Contest Winner
Important Times
6:45 am - Park Gates Open
7:00 am - Check-in/Registration
8:00 am - Race Start
9:15 am - Awards, Door Prizes, and Celebration
Race Route
Race Contact Info
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.bagclub.com/smartsmiles5k.
Early Race Packet Pickup Option
Friday, June 13, 2025
10 am - 3 pm
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula Administrative Offices
11825 Rock Landing Dr.
Chesapeake Bldg., Newport News, VA 23606
Email: mowens@bagclub.com
Day of Race Packet Pickup, Registration or Check-in
Saturday, June 14, 2025
7 - 7:45 am
Mariners' Museum & Park
100 Museum Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606
(Parking onsite. Carpooling is encouraged)
Vendors Welcome
Calling all businesses, community organizations, and civic groups! Be a part of our vibrant event as a vendor at the 18th Annual Smart Smiles 5K. Connect with over 350 community members, dedicated volunteers, and the esteemed BGCVP staff. Set up your booth in front of the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News for an unforgettable networking opportunity! We are excited to receive your application. All applications will be considered and approved no later than May 16th. There is a fee of $100 per approved vendor. Click the "Vendors Welcome" button to apply.
Directions
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