21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run
- Date
- March 13, 2027
- Distance
- 5K Open Registration · Half Mile Run/Walk 5th Grade and Under Registration · Phantom Runner Registration
From the Organizer
Sunshine Elementary School
Event Summary: 5K Run and Half Mile Fun Run
Event Details: The 21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run will be held on March 14, 2026, 8:30 am at Sunshine Elementary School located at 231 Toney Road Bostic, NC 28018. All proceeds benefit Sunshine Elementary School K-5 students.
This event will be held rain or shine! No pets, please!
Shirt preference will be available to 5K Runners if registered by February 27, 2026. After February 27, shirt preference availability is not guaranteed. The 1/2 Mile Fun Run is for children 5th grade and under. There is no charge for the 1/2 Mile Fun Run and it DOES NOT include a shirt. Additional shirts will be available for sale while supplies last.
Age Divisions: Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups will received a medal:
5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95+
Overall Winners: Top 3 Male and Female in the 5k will received a trophy!
1/2 mile Fun Run for 5th grade and under:
(Fun Run is not timed but every child will receive a medal)
Packet Pickup:
Friday 3/13 - 3:00PM-6:00PM @ Sunshine Elementary
Race Day: Onsite from 7:00AM to 8:15AM
Race start time 8:30 AM
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Forest City 8 W, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bostic, NC
Elevation
1,093 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
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- What is the 21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run?
- 21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Bostic, North Carolina on March 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027 in Bostic, North Carolina at Sunshine Elementary School, Bostic, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run
Mar 13, 2027