Mason G. Smoak Foundation 5K

We will hold a 5K in Lake Placid at Devane Park. The race begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. 

Race Registration will be available online prior to race day and on-site the day of the race. Cut off for online registration will be midnight on October 15, 2026. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the race in order to park, receive your race packet, warm up, use facilities, and line up for the start of the race. You have the option to purchase a race t-shirt or dry fit shirt during the online registration process. Times will be posted on the Mason G. Smoak Foundation website, our Facebook page and in the local paper after the race.

After the race, plan to hang out at Devane "Circle" Park for our Fall Family Festival with family-friendly fun with games, food, and the awards presentation from the race. Snack items such as fresh-popped popcorn, caramel apples, and boiled peanuts will also be available while your children play games. Corn hole and horseshoes might even draw some kids at heart into a friendly competition. Most games are free. There will be a minimal charge for snack items and a select, few games.

The Mason G. Smoak Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that partners with the community to impact lives. The Mason G. Smoak Foundation is a faith-based organization that supports education, promotes environmental stewardship and fosters opportunities for leadership development in a manner reflective of Mason’s integrity and character. Since its inception, the Mason G. Smoak Foundation has:

Graduated over 298 students through our Youth Leadership Highlands program

Distributed over $200,000 in community grants and awards to over 40 different organizations

Awarded over $296,500 to 82 graduating seniors throughout Highlands, Hardee, and Desoto Counties