Lion Pride 5K
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Lion Pride 5K
Lion Pride 5K is scheduled for 09/10/2026 at the rear parking lot of St. Mark Catholic School in Wilmington, NC. The course goes through the Tanbridge and Windemere neighborhoods.
The event program includes multiple distances and categories:
- 5K Run
- 5K WALK (Untimed)
- 1 mile
- 400m Kids Run
The 5K course is USATF certified and is a single-loop layout; the organizer describes the course as flat and fast. The 5K walk is an untimed category designated for walkers and starts separately from the timed race.
Registration details vary by event. Registration opened on 02/28/2026. For the 5K run, the 1 mile, and the 400m kids run, registration closes on 05/31/2026; the 5K walk registration remains open through 09/10/2026. Listed registration fees are $30.00 for the 5K run and the 5K walk, and $20.00 for the 1 mile and the 400m kids run.
Food is provided for registered participants and includes burgers grilled by The Butcher's Market, hot dogs prepared by the Knights of Columbus, chicken and beef tacos from the parish's Hispanic community, and handmade egg rolls from the Vietnamese Catholic community. The event supports St. Mark Catholic Church and School. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
