Run For Children's Smile 5K Run/Walk

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2027
A community 5K run/walk in Forest Park with a free 1K kids run, event amenities, live results, and ties to the Children's Smile Foundation.
Sun 26 Sep 2027
5 kilometers

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Run For Children's Smile 5K Run/Walk

Run For Children's Smile is a community run/walk that features a main 5K event plus a free 1K kids run for ages 5-12.

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 1K Kids Run for ages 5-12

The event takes place in Forest Park near Victory Field, with access from Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Queens, NY 11421. Start/finish and staging are located close to the blue track at Victory Field.

The course uses a mix of paved and trail surfaces. Participants follow wide closed roads within Forest Park and may enter shaded trails and friendly paths.

Registration is not yet open; there is an option to receive a notification when registration opens. Personalized bibs are available for those who register at least three weeks in advance. Last-minute registrants receive a bib number by text within 90 seconds.

Amenities include a T-shirt for registered 5K participants, coffee and cake after the race, and a 10th anniversary medal for the first 200 registered participants. Awards include medals or trophies for the top three male and female overall finishers.

Live online, email, and text results are provided, along with free video and same-day finish line photos. The event is associated with the Children's Smile Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk

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