Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk
About this race
The Always Leave Smiling Foundation was founded in 2025 to honor the legacy of Tom Watson. Tom, a Barry County local, was an avid outdoorsman. When he wasn't in the woods looking for his next trophy buck, he could be found at the Legacy Golf Course, riding his fat tire bike, or running his next race. Tom, a successful entrepreneur in the Tool & Die industry, had a passion for giving students an avenue with those that had interest in trades programs.
Your participation and support can make a significant impact, as all proceeds will go to the Always Leave Smiling Foundation. Funds will be used to support Barry County Residents with expenses associated with cancer treatment and assisting youth in entering trade programs.
Please join us for our Second Annual Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk
Race Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026
5K Run/Walk – 8:30 AM
new 5K route!
Race Day Headquarters
The Legacy Golf Course
1550 N Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
Registration Costs
- $35 (before 10/1)
- $45 (after 10/1)
- 12 and under $15
Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration
Friday, October 16
The Legacy Golf Course
1550 N Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
4pm-6pm
Saturday, October 17
7am-8am
What's Included in Registration?
- Always Leave Smiling finisher's medal
- Short sleeved, custom race shirt
- 5K race bib
- Live timing and instant results
- Post-race food and drinks
- Age group awards
Pick your distance
Running
Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Hastings yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:56 AM and sets at 6:55 PM local time (EDT) in Hastings on October 17, 2026 — 10h 58m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Hastings
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Hastings 5K Races 3 races
- Hastings Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Hastings events
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