The Finley’s Smile 5K & Smile Mile is great for families, as well as those looking to set their next PR! The event takes place at Liberty Park in Powell, Ohio, on a soft gravel path and consists of a 5K and 1 mile(ish) walk/run. All race participants receive a race shirt and medal!
Finley Grace Hollinger was born with Leigh’s Disease, a mitochondrial disease. In her short life with us, she taught us three important lessons which can be summarized as “Love, Play & Smile.” The Finley’s Smile 5K and Smile Mile is the primary fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, Finley’s Smile.
The goal of Finley’s Smile is to provide fun, authentic and meaningful experiences to children, while encouraging families to spend time together. In past years, Finley’s Smile as developed and supported a Games in Schools program, within several libraries within Worthington Schools. (With hopes to continue expanding this program!) Finley’s Smile has also helped to provide funding for a family play space at the Delaware YMCA, a community art event with the Boardman Arts Park, community gardening programs with Together We Grow Gardens, programs for children in foster care with Caring for Kids, obstacles at Gators Bike Park, a community mountain bike park, playground space at Harvest Hills Ministries, as well as many other wonderful organizations over the past 5 years – totaling over $50,000.
The Finley’s Smile 5K & Smile Mile also serves as our celebration of Finley’s birthday, and will include some fun children’s activities and of course birthday cupcakes! We are looking forward to having you join us for this fun-filled, family friendly event!
| Price Schedule | 5K | Smile Mile(ish) | Smile Mile(ish) 12 and Under | Virtual 5K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through Feb. 24 | $40 | $35 | $25 | $35 |
| Feb 25-April 8 | $45 | $35 | $30 | $40 |
| April 9-21 | $50 | $40 | $35 | $45 |
| Schedule of Events |
|---|
| 9:00am: Race Day Registration and Packet begins |
| 9:00am: Face Painting by Aria Face Artistry Begins |
| 9:30am: Children’s Egg Hunt (Kids do not need to be registered to participate) |
| 9:50am: Race Announcements |
| 10:00am: 5k/1 Mile Races begin |
| **Don’t forget your Finley’s Smile Birthday Cupcake after the race!** |
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
| Friday, April 19th: 3:00 – 7:00pm @Fleet Feet Sports 1270 E Powell Rd. Lewis Center, OH 43035 |
| Saturday, April 20th: 10:00am – 6:00pm @Fleet Feet Sports 1270 E Powell Rd. Lewis Center, OH 43035 |
Virtual Race
If you are unable to join the in-person event this year, grab your team wherever you are and run to help us celebrate Finley. **Includes race shirt and medal hand delivered or shipped to registrant.**
If you signed up for the virtual race, send us your time! Virtual race window open from 4/23 at 10:00am through 4/26 at midnight. Click the button below and submit your time to be shown in the virtual 5K results.
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Course Map
Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.