Packet pickup details.
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-certified, 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!
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Dec 27 | Mar 16 |
| $35.00 | Mar 16 | Apr 23 | |
| $38.00 | Apr 23 | May 16 | |
| $45.00 | May 16 | May 17 | |
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | Dec 28 | Mar 16 |
| $30.00 | Mar 16 | Apr 23 | |
| $33.00 | Apr 23 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 559 | 37:29 | 16:34 |
| 2024 | 561 | 38:13 | 16:50 |
Interested in this race?
| May 16 |
| $40.00 | May 16 | May 17 |
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