Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run - 5K/1K
From the Organizer
Lace Up for Foster Kids!
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating by bringing our community together for a powerful cause; the well-being of our local foster children. Join Share My Smile on June 27th at Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park for our Foster Care Fun Run 5K — a family-friendly event dedicated to supporting foster children and the incredible families who open their hearts and homes to them.
Every mile run, every step walked, and every dollar raised helps bring hope, stability, and support to children in foster care.
Whether you’re a runner, a walker, or just someone who wants to support an amazing cause, we invite you to come out and be part of something meaningful.
Bring your friends! Bring your family! Bring your running shoes! Every mile brings a smile!
Event Details
Date: June 27, 2026
Location: Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park
Event: Foster Care Fun Run - a 5K for the runners, a 1K for families or those who like to stop and smell the roses.
Tshirts and water will be provided, and medals will be awarded to winners in many categories.
Run or walk — all ages welcome! Even your fur babies on the 1K!
Register here:
https://runtheday.com/regi.../detail/share-my-smile-5k-2026/
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
87°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Omaha Eppley Airfield, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Council Bluffs, IA
Population
62,564
as of 2023
Elevation
985 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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19
Days to train
- Race
- Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run?
- Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run is a running race held in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 27, 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 Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run
Jun 27, 2026