Running of the Bears
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From New Garden Friends School
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Greensboro, North Carolina
- Price $17.87 - $33.74
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating "Running of the Bears" event on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, hosted by New Garden Friends School in Greensboro, Guilford! This lively occasion invites the entire community to partake in a fun-filled day of movement and festivities. Participants can choose between the invigorating 5K Run/Walk or the delightful 1-Mile Cubs Course, making it perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
The day promises not just physical activity, but also a vibrant community festival brimming with family-friendly games, activities, and celebrations throughout the campus. As part of the NGFS FUND FOR FRIENDS initiative, this event supports essential programs that enrich the educational experience, including field trips and athletics. Plus, every participant will receive a T-shirt, so be sure to register by Friday, April 1st, to secure yours. Bring your family, friends, and even your furry companions to engage in this joyful celebration of community, connection, and purpose! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to move, play, and enjoy with others!
The day promises not just physical activity, but also a vibrant community festival brimming with family-friendly games, activities, and celebrations throughout the campus. As part of the NGFS FUND FOR FRIENDS initiative, this event supports essential programs that enrich the educational experience, including field trips and athletics. Plus, every participant will receive a T-shirt, so be sure to register by Friday, April 1st, to secure yours. Bring your family, friends, and even your furry companions to engage in this joyful celebration of community, connection, and purpose! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to move, play, and enjoy with others!
Organiser's Description
New Garden Friends School (NGFS) is the Triads only independent preschoolgrade 12 school grounded in the long-held values and excellence of extraordinary Friends schools and were inviting the entire community to celebrate with us!
Join us for NGFSs ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK (OR INTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF YOUR CHOICE!) AND 1-MILE CUBS COURSE, paired with a COMMUNITY FESTIVAL FULL OF FUN FOR ALL AGES. This joyful event is part of the NGFS FUND FOR FRIENDS initiative, our most important fundraiser of the year, supporting field trips, service learning, athletics, and overnight experiences that bring learning to life.
The morning kicks off with the Cubs Course, followed by the 5K Run/Walk. While runners and walkers are on the course, the celebration continues with FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, GAMES, AND FESTIVITIES throughout the campus. Bring your family, your bestie, your kids or even your favorite four-legged partner and move, play, and celebrate together!
All participants receive a T-SHIRT.
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST TO GUARANTEE YOUR 5K SHIRT!
Come for the movement, stay for the festival, and be part of a day filled with community, connection, and purpose.
Join us for NGFSs ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK (OR INTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF YOUR CHOICE!) AND 1-MILE CUBS COURSE, paired with a COMMUNITY FESTIVAL FULL OF FUN FOR ALL AGES. This joyful event is part of the NGFS FUND FOR FRIENDS initiative, our most important fundraiser of the year, supporting field trips, service learning, athletics, and overnight experiences that bring learning to life.
The morning kicks off with the Cubs Course, followed by the 5K Run/Walk. While runners and walkers are on the course, the celebration continues with FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, GAMES, AND FESTIVITIES throughout the campus. Bring your family, your bestie, your kids or even your favorite four-legged partner and move, play, and celebrate together!
All participants receive a T-SHIRT.
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST TO GUARANTEE YOUR 5K SHIRT!
Come for the movement, stay for the festival, and be part of a day filled with community, connection, and purpose.
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New Garden Friends School Lower School Campus, 1128 New Garden Road, Greensboro, 27410, NC, United States
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