5th Annual Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk

🐾 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

Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the 5th Annual Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Wadesboro.