The Honor Connor 5k & Smile Mile
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT
- Location
- North Richland Hills, TX
- 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, 76180
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A high-energy, family-friendly celebration on a scenic course, supporting drowning prevention in honor of Connor Kelly Gage.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseWho it's for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyGreat for: families, cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
The Honor Connor 5k & Smile Mile in North Richland Hills, TX, is a vibrant event celebrating the life of Connor Kelly Gage. Known as the happiest race in DFW, it draws over 1000 runners to a high-energy gathering. This family-friendly race features a flat, scenic course winding around a beautiful lake and charming homes. Participation supports The LV Project, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to drowning prevention and living buoyantly.
What to expect
- Enjoy a flat, scenic course around a beautiful lake and charming homes in Hometown.
- Experience a high-energy, celebratory atmosphere known for its many smiles.
- Join a family-friendly event that supports a vital cause.
Standout details
- Happiest race in DFW
- Benefits drowning prevention
- USATF-certified course
- Celebrates Connor Kelly Gage
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 27, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 26, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 5, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 6, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
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!
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