Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K
Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Rives Junction, MI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (54 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the first annual Miles for Smiles 5K at Youth Haven, a camp for disadvantaged children located in Rives Juction, MI, about halfway between Lansing and Jackson.
The races will be on a flat, fast cross country course primarily through the woods and with great spectator access.
Afterward, stick around for our annual harvest festival and enjoy the beauty of fall,with good food and outdoor fun for all ages! Weather permitting, activities will include food, hayrides, bonfires, a petting farm, playground, children's games, and a zipline! (Zipline safety requirements: Close-toed shoes are required. Riders must weigh between 75 - 275 pounds.)
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
58°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Reynolds Fld, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rives Junction, MI
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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54
Days to train
- Race
- Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K
Oct 24, 2026