The Grin & Bear It 5K
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Event
The Grin & Bear It is a 5K run/walk held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Ave Maria, Florida. The event is open to runners and walkers and is described as passing through communities in Ave Maria. The run starts at the Town Center.
Location and course
The event location is 5068 Annunciation Cir., Ave Maria, FL 34142. A course map and race day information are available as downloadable PDFs.
Entry fees and series information
General pre-registration fee is $35. Student (21 and under) pre-registration is $20 and day-of-race student entry is $25. Adult day-of-race entry is $40. Registration opens April 17, 2026.
This race is part 1 of a three-race series that includes events on July 12 and August 9. Series pricing varies by date: until May 31 the series price is $90 for adults and $60 for under-21; from June 1 to June 13 the series price is $105 for adults and $60 for under-21; race-day series sign up is $120 for adults and $60 for under-21. A free T-shirt is provided to the first 200 participants who sign up for each race. A series shirt is given to participants who complete all three races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
