Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 11:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Rives Junction, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $30 on Oct 17, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 202611:30 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 24, 202612:00 PM | $25$30 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 202612:00 PM | $25$30 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 17, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Kids Fun Run: Free until Oct 17.
- 5K Run and 5K Walk: $25 until Oct 16, then $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:00 AM, and the 1 Mile Kids Fun Run starts at 11:30 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3796 Perrine Rd, Rives Junction, MI 49277
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3796 Perrine Rd, Rives Junction, MI 49277Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- Drawstring bag
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Youth Haven Miles for Smiles 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 11:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 3796 Perrine Rd, Rives Junction, MI 49277.
From the organizers
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.)