The Grin & Bear It 5K
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Event details
The Grin & Bear It 5K is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Ave Maria, Florida. The event is a 5-kilometer run/walk through the communities of Ave Maria. The start location is the Town Center at 5068 Annunciation Circle, Ave Maria, FL 34142. A course map and downloadable race information files are provided by the organizer.
Series and fees
This race is the first event in a three-race series that also includes events on July 12, 2026, and August 9, 2026. A discounted series registration is offered with tiered pricing: until May 31 the series fee is $90 for participants 21 and over and $60 for those under 21; from June 1 to June 13 the series fee is $105 for participants 21 and over and $60 for those under 21; race-day series registration is $120 for participants 21 and over and $60 for those under 21. Individual registration fees for this 5K are listed as $20 pre-registration and $25 day-of for students 21 and under, and $35 pre-registration and $40 day-of for participants over 21. The first 200 registrants for each race receive a free T-shirt, and a series shirt is provided to participants who complete all three races. Registration opens April 17, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.