MDS Run~Walk~Smile
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12th Annual MDS RunWalkSmile
The 12th Annual Monadnock Developmental Services RunWalkSmile takes place in Keene, New Hampshire on November 7, 2026, in collaboration with the Flutie 5K for Autism. The event is based at 93 Railroad St, Keene, and supports the unmet dental needs of adults with developmental disabilities in the Monadnock Region.
Multiple in-person and virtual options are offered across a variety of distances and divisions:
- 5K Run, Walk, Smile: flat, fast 3.1 mile course along the Keene Bike Path
- 5K Roll: wheelchairs, handcycles, and duo teams accommodated
- 10K Chapman Challenge: includes an uphill section on Chapman Road
- 5K Chirichella Adaptive Division: for athletes with autism and developmental disabilities
- 1 Mile Fun Run: short run along the Keene Bike Path
- 5K Your Way!: virtual participation option
Registration details listed by the organizer include opening and closing dates and participant fees for each event. Fees in the source material include amounts such as $32 for many 5K divisions, $36 for the 10K, $16 for the 1 Mile Fun Run, and $35 for the virtual 5K. The event description notes sponsor and donor support and frames the collaboration as a community effort to benefit local disability services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
