The Honor Connor 5k & Smile Mile

SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A RACE, the 2026 Honor Connor 5k and Smile Mile is a full-fledged celebration. Known as the happiest race in DFW, more than 1000 runners join this high-energy event that celebrates the life of Connor Kelly Gage, a 15-year old freshman who lost his life to a preventable lake drowning in 2012. This USATF-sanctioned, family-friendly race features a flat, scenic course that winds its way around a beautiful lake and the enchanting homes in Hometown, North Richland Hills, TX. The run benefits The LV Project, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to drowning prevention and living buoyantly. You'll find lots of miles. And even more smiles. Join us!

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You won’t find a more beautiful 5k route in DFW. Winding its way around the lovely trails of HomeTown North Richland Hills, you’ll enjoy the scenic view of the lake, the adorable craftsman homes, and the wooded scenery along the trails. And we offer a quick one-mile route around Birdville High school as well… but honestly — run (or walk or crawl!) the 5k if you can. It’s just so dang pretty. You won’t be sorry. You can do this!

Connor was a cross-country runner… and he trained mile after mile on the same trails we run in The Honor Connor 5k & Smile Mile. He would have loved this race, and he is no doubt smiling every year as those who join us follow in his footsteps. Thank you friends. 🫶

Thu & Fri, May 14 & 15: 11am to 7pm - Packet Pickup at NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Avenue, NRH, TX 76180

SAT MAY 16: IT’S RACE DAY Y’ALL!
- 7:00 AM - Onsite Registration and Packet Pickup Open
- 7:30 AM - Pre-Race Activities and Warm-up
- 8:00 AM - 1 Mile Start
- 8:30 AM - 5K Start
- 9:30 AM - Post-Race SmileFest Celebration
- 9:45 AM - Awards
 

Packet pickup is Thursday, 5/14, 3 - 7pm, and Friday, 5/15, 11am - 7pm, at NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Avenue, NRH, TX 76180.

You can also pick up your packet onsite on race day, starting at 7am at the Birdville FAAC, 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, NRH TX 76180.