Miles for Smiles 5k
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 3131 N. Main St, Anderson, SC
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
1st Annual Miles for Smiles 5k
Join Foothills Community Health Care at the Anderson Mall on August 22, 2026 to run Miles for Smiles! This 5K race supports our capital campaign, Building Bright Smiles, and will help us raise funds to outfit our all-new dentistry division. Your support will help us bring dental care to more patients around Anderson, Clemson, and Easley - all while making fun memories and getting active!
Lace up your running shoes, dress up as the tooth fairy, and start making dental dreams come true.
START TIMES: 5K will begin at 8am.
RACE LOCATION: Anderson Mall (course is similar to Electric City Gobbler course)
RACE TIMING: The 5k will be a timed event with Live Results.
T-SHIRTS: All Registered Runners will receive a Gildan Shirt with the race logo (design to be announced soon)
RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race packet pick-up will begin at the Starting Location 90 min prior to race.
AWARDS: Age Group Awards for Top 3 Men and Women and Top 3 Masters Male and Female Runners.
WEATHER: This race is rain or shine.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anderson, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anderson, SC
City Elevation
749 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Miles for Smiles 5k?
- Miles for Smiles 5k is a running race held in Anderson, South Carolina on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Miles for Smiles 5k?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Anderson, South Carolina at 3131 N. Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Miles for Smiles 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Miles for Smiles 5k
Aug 22, 2026