Michigan · 5K
Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk
Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk is a 5K event held in Hastings, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- Race day
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- Hastings, MI
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Hastings, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk
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 sig…
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Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk: common questions
- When is the Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- Where is the Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk held?
- In Hastings, Michigan.
- What distances does the Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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