Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run
About this race
Lace Up for Foster Kids!
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating by bringing our community together for a powerful cause. Join Share My Smile on May 16th 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: May 16, 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/
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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run - 5K/1K
Lace Up for Foster Kids! May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating by bringing our community together for a powerful cause. Join Share My Smile on May 16th 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! 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!
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