Panther Prowl 5K Fun Run

Event overview

The Panther Prowl 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Northside High School, 7868 Free Union Church Road, Pinetown, NC 27865. The event is described as a family-friendly trail run held on the school campus. The course is mostly flat with a few gentle rolling hills and is reported to be well marked.

Distances:

• 5K
• 1 Mile Fun Run

The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. All proceeds benefit the Northside High School Track and Cross Country programs and are intended to support equipment, travel, and training for student-athletes.

Registration, fees, and awards

Early registration pricing applies through January 1, 2026; prices increase after that date. Fees listed are: 5K : $30 until January 1, then $40; 1 Mile : $25 until January 1, then $35. Participants who register by January 1 are guaranteed a race T-shirt.

Awards for the 5K include medals for the top three men and women overall, and top three men and women in each age division: 10 & under; 11–15; 16–20; 21–30; 31–39; 40–49; 50–59; 60+. The 1-Mile Fun Run awards medals to the top three men and women overall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.