Running of the Bears

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

New Garden Friends School (NGFS) is the Triad’s only independent preschool–grade 12 school grounded in the long-held values and excellence of extraordinary Friends schools and we’re inviting the entire community to celebrate with us!

🎉 Event Details

• Date: April 11, 2026
• Location: 2015 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Greensboro, NC
• Events: 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Cubs Course
• Website: Race Registration

🏅 Celebration Activities

Join us for NGFS’s Annual 5K Run/Walk (or intentional movement of your choice!) paired with a community festival full of fun for all ages.

• Initiative: Part of the NGFS Fund for Friends initiative
• Support: Fundraiser for field trips, service learning, athletics, and overnight experiences
• Family Fun: Enjoy family-friendly activities, games, and festivities
• Inclusive: Bring your family, your bestie, your kids or even your favorite four-legged partner

👕 T-Shirts and Registration

All participants receive a t-shirt.

• Guarantee: Register by Friday, April 1st to guarantee your 5K shirt!
• What to Expect: Come for the movement, stay for the festival
• Purpose: Be part of a day filled with community, connection, and purpose
• Encouragement: Move, play, and celebrate together!