5th Annual Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk
Sat, May 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run or walk the Bearcat Pride 5K to support Anson High School's Cross Country Program. A family-friendly event for a great cause.
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseGreat for
- Faith & Community
- Family Friendly
- All Genders Welcome
- School & Youth Teams
Faith & Community
Family Friendly
All Genders Welcome
School & Youth TeamsThe Bearcat Pride 5K Run/Walk invites you to support the Anson High School Cross Country Program. This annual event helps grow opportunities for student-athletes, aiming to build a lasting legacy with a future cross-country course connecting local campuses. It is a welcoming 3.1-mile event designed for all ages, making it a great family outing. Join fellow runners and walkers to contribute to a meaningful cause and enjoy a morning of community spirit.
What to expect
- A 3.1-mile run or walk supporting high school cross country.
- Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with family and community.
- Water, snacks, and awards available at the finish.
Standout details
- Supports Anson High School Cross Country
- Great family event
- Free race t-shirt with early registration
- Student pricing available
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
- Grass/XC footing
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
🐾 Bearcat Pride 5K Join us for the 5th Annual Bearcat Pride 5K in support of the Anson High School Cross Country and Wrestling Programs!
This year's race will be start and finish at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wadesboro. The down and back scenic route will take runners from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church to Dennis Road. Runners will take a right, run on the road in the Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge, turn around and return to the Church.
📍 Location: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 1680 Pleasant Grove Church Rd Wadesboro, NC 28170
🕖 Packet Pickup & Registration Packet pickup begins at 7:00 a.m. on race day Bathrooms, water, snacks, and awards will be located at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Awards will be presented shortly after the race concludes Race will be held rain or shine 📝 Registration Information Online registration closes Thursday, April 30
FREE race t-shirt size guarantee is Sunday April 19th, 2026 FREE race t-shirt guarantee deadline,: Tuesday, April 21 2026
Race Day Registration available Pricing:
$30 (advance registration) $35 (race day registration) Students ages 8–18: $15 Great family event!
Register by April 15th to be guaranteed your t-shirt size!
This year's race will be start and finish at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wadesboro. The down and back scenic route will take runners from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church to Dennis Road. Runners will take a right, run on the road in the Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge, turn around and return to the Church.
This same route was used for the Kenneth Brown Memorial Scholarship Run in October. It was a big hit and raised enough money for three $1500 Scholarships for Anson Students.
🏃 Why We Run The Bearcat Pride 5K directly supports the Anson High School Cross Country & Wrestling Programs. Both programs has strong 2025-26 Campaigns.
Anson will host the Rocky River Pre-Conference and Conference Meets in the fall. Our goal is to design a great course and host great meets for the student athletes.
With the new Anson Middle School being built next to Anson High School, we hope to one day construct a cross-country course connecting the two campuses, creating a lasting legacy for our runners.
Your support helps us grow opportunities for our student-athletes.
We appreciate your support of Bearcat XC & Wrestling Programs.
Sponsored by the Bearcat Athletics Support Foundation