Running of the Bears
NG
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
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Running of the Bears, hosted by New Garden Friends School (NGFS) on Saturday, April 11th, 2026! This vibrant event invites the entire community to join in on the festivities, featuring a thrilling 5K run/walk and an engaging 1-mile Cubs course. Whether you prefer to run, walk, or enjoy intentional movement of your choice, there’s something for everyone!
The Running of the Bears is not just about the race; it's also a fantastic community festival packed with family-friendly activities, games, and celebrations throughout the NGFS campus. As part of the NGFS Fund for Friends initiative, this event supports valuable programs like field trips and athletics, making it a meaningful way to give back while enjoying a day filled with joy and connection. Don’t forget to register by April 1st to secure your exclusive event T-shirt! Bring your family, friends, or even your furry companions to this unforgettable day of movement and community spirit. Join us for a celebration that truly embodies the values of friendship and togetherness!
The Running of the Bears is not just about the race; it's also a fantastic community festival packed with family-friendly activities, games, and celebrations throughout the NGFS campus. As part of the NGFS Fund for Friends initiative, this event supports valuable programs like field trips and athletics, making it a meaningful way to give back while enjoying a day filled with joy and connection. Don’t forget to register by April 1st to secure your exclusive event T-shirt! Bring your family, friends, or even your furry companions to this unforgettable day of movement and community spirit. Join us for a celebration that truly embodies the values of friendship and togetherness!
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 Upper School Campus, 2015 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro, 27410, NC, United States
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