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Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk

Name: Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Hastings

Hastings, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

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 significant impact, as all proceeds will go to the Always Leave Smiling Foundation. Funds will be used to support Barry County Residents with expenses associated with cancer treatment and assisting youth in entering trade programs.

Please join us for our Second Annual Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk

Race Details

Saturday, October 17, 2026
5K Run/Walk – 8:30 AM

new 5K route!

Race Day Headquarters

The Legacy Golf Course
1550 N Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058

Registration Costs

$35 (before 10/1)
$45 (after 10/1)
12 and under $15

Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration

Friday, October 16
The Legacy Golf Course
1550 N Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
4pm-6pm

Saturday, October 17
7am-8am

What's Included in Registration?

Always Leave Smiling finisher's medal
Short sleeved, custom race shirt
5K race bib
Live timing and instant results
Post-race food and drinks
Age group awards

Races Offered

Always Leave Smiling 5K Run/Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:30

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Hastings.

thermostat Temperature

7.8° / 17.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.6° / 14.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 16m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:55

nightlight Sunset

18:57

About Hastings

Learn more about the host city, Hastings.

Hastings is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Barry County, as well as the county's only city. The population was 7,514 at the 2020 census. The city borders Hastings Charter Township on the north, east, and south, and Rutland Charter Township on the west.