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Smiles Ahead 5K

Smiles Ahead 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Highland, UT, with entry fees from $15 to $35.

Date
September 12, 2026 (49 days to go)
Price
$15–$35
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Come race with us where every mile helps mend a smile! The Smiles Ahead 5k is a family friendly charity race supporting the Utah Smiles Foundation and children affected by cleft lips, cleft palates, and craniofacial conditions. This course begins at Mitchell Hollow Park and races out and back along the Murdock Canal trail where you'll finish back at the park. This race is almost entirely flat so it is the perfect race to try for a PR! Can't wait to see you out on the course!

Events

5K Run$35
Family Fun Run$15

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

80°

Typical Low

50°

Chance of Rain

20%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Alpine, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:05 AMSunset 7:40 PMDaylight 12h 36m

Host City

About Highland, UT

Nearest Airport

PVU

Provo Municipal Airport · 15 mi

Major Hub

SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport · 27 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Smiles Ahead 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

49

Days to train

Race
Smiles Ahead 5K
Date
September 12, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Highland than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Smiles Ahead 5K?+
Smiles Ahead 5K is a running race held in Highland, Utah on September 12, 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 Smiles Ahead 5K?+
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Highland, Utah at 6530 W 10400 N. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Smiles Ahead 5K?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Smiles Ahead 5K

Sep 12, 2026

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