Saturday, March 14, 2026
Upper Blue Jacket Park
2501 General Rees Ave
Orlando, FL 32814
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Date & Time
Mar 14, 2026
8:00 AM EDT
Location
Upper Blue Jacket Park
2501 General Rees Ave
Orlando, FL 32814
Distances
1 Mile, Kids Run
Event Swag
- T-Shirt
- Finisher Medal
Entry Fees
In Person or Virtual. Processing fees will apply.
$11 Through January 25
$15 January 26 - March 1
$20 March 2 - March 13
$25 Race Day
About This Event
Smile Mile is a running festival just for kids ages five to eleven. Mile and half mile runners receive a bib, t-shirt, and finisher medal.
In honor of a dedicated coach and father who motivated so many young runners, the Coach “Sly” Johnson Largest Team Award goes to one school from each county with the most runners participating! To qualify a school must have a minimum of 25 runners participating. A $500 grant and plaque will be awarded to the winning schools.
Event Highlights
T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Face Painting
Caricaturist Drawings
Balloon Artist
Fun Games
Giveaways from Partners
Event Schedule
Saturday, March 14, 2026
| Time | Race | Time | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 11 year boys | 10:00 AM | 7 year boys |
| 8:15 AM | 11 year girls | 10:15 AM | 7 year girls |
| 8:30 AM | 10 year boys | 10:30 AM | 6 year boys |
| 8:45 AM | 10 year girls | 10:45 AM | 6 year girls |
| 9:00 AM | 9 year boys | 11:00 AM | 5 year boys (½ mile) |
| 9:15 AM | 9 year girls | 11:10 AM | 5 year girls (½ mile) |
| 9:30 AM | 8 year boys | 11:20 AM | 4 and under |
| 9:45 AM | 8 year girls |
*All times are subject to change. Participants must report to the start line 15 minutes prior to their start time.
Florida Dairy Farmers Kids' Festival
From 8:30 am - 11:30 am enjoy face painting, caricaturist drawings, balloon artist, fun games and giveaways from partners.
All kids receive a free toothbrush provided by Track Shack.
Visit AdventHealth for Children
Pick up a complimentary collapsible water bottle at the AdventHealth for Children tent.
Sunny Bell Kids Zone
Enjoy delicious dairy snacks and giveaways provided by Florida Dairy Farmers.
Grow Central Florida
Keep moving with a bubble machine and music!
Coach "Sly" Johnson Largest Team Award
In honor of a dedicated coach and father who motivated so many young runners, the Coach “Sly” Johnson Largest Team Award goes to one school from each county with the most runners participating! To qualify a school must have a minimum of 25 runners participating. School counts will be based upon registrations received by Friday, March 7th.
A $500 grant and plaque will be awarded to the winning schools
Smile Mile Additional Info
Pick up your bib and shirt at Track Shack (1104 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803).
Thursday, March 12 - Friday, March 13
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bib pickup also available at the race beginning at 7:00 AM
Group Pickup
If you are a coach and you plan on picking up the race packets for all the kids at your school, there are two things you need to do:
1. Be sure to inform the parents and children that you will have their packets.
2. Email info@trackshack.com to inform us that you will be picking up all the packets and we will have them ready for you.
Pickup Up Bib Numbers After Race and Shirt Exchanges
We do not reserve runner amenities for individuals who do not pick up prior to the race. However, you may go to Track Shack to see if there are any leftover tees. In addition, if you would like to exchange a size you may go to the store to see if available and exchange accordingly. Availability and sizing not guaranteed.
Virtual Goodie Bag
All participants will receive a virtual goodie bag via email with everything you need for a smooth race day, including: Course map, Race instructions, Special offers and Race promotions.
Event Location
Upper Blue Jacket Park
2501 General Rees Ave
Orlando, FL 32814
The start is located at the intersection of Robin Rd. and Upper Park Rd.
Parking Options
Glenridge Middle School – 2900 Upper Park Rd.
Blue Jacket Park – 2501 General Rees Ave.
Please be aware of all "No Parking" signs along residential streets. Vehicles will be towed.
Bib Pick-Up OR Shipping
Parents and coaches can pick up packets at Track Shack (March 12-13). Shipping is available for those who wish to have the race packet mailed to their home. Domestic shipping only.
How to Participate
On Saturday, March 14, go outside and do something for a mile: Run a mile, walk a mile, bike for a mile, or skateboard for a mile... you get the idea!
Share Your Experience
Take a photo or video doing the mile and share it on social media, tag @OrlandoTrackShack on Instagram, @TrackShackRun on Facebook and use the hashtag #TrackShackSmiles and #TrackShackVirtual to be featured on Track Shack’s email or social media!
Races are held rain or shine. Track Shack Events (TSE) may delay, shorten, cancel, alter any event or course or delay the start time due to weather or for any other reasons within or not within the control of TSE.
In the event of extreme weather conditions, TSE, as advised by the Police and Fire/EMS Departments, reserves the right to cancel the race or run it as an untimed “fun run” without advance notice. Should this be necessary, participants will receive event amenities. As event decisions are made, communication will be issued through the any of following methods: text, email, website and/or social media.
All entry fees are non-refundable, and may not be deferred toward a future event.
Event Alert System
A color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) will communicate the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on the weather, as well as other conditions.
All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.
Event Alert System table:
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed on Track Shack Event race courses.
Bandits/Non-Registered Participants on Course
Individuals who participate in our events but who are not properly registered are strictly prohibited and will be ejected from the course. Please do not participate if you are not properly registered; you will disrupt the event for individuals who have taken the appropriate steps to register properly.
Be a part of your favorite Track Shack running events and cheer on the thousands of athletes as they race to the finish line. Make a difference in the Central Florida running community by signing up to be a Track Shack Volunteer! Track Shack Events staff provides race day instruction on these volunteer duties.
Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older.
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Email volunteer@trackshack.com
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