JBHS Football is excited to announce the Inaugural 5K - The Bears Way Event. This will be held on 11 July 2026 at JBHS High School. Due to Memorial Field being closed for construction, this event will be located within the high school. All runners, athletes, gym goers, Moms, Dads, and everyone are welcome and encouraged to come out and support the football program.

This is not your typical 5K, this is a special JBHS Bears edition. You embark on an athletic adventure of completing a 5K along with over 10 strategically placed obstacles that are guaranteed to challenge you physically and mentally.

Not sure you are ready for the Bears Challenge? No worries, sign-up for just the 5K and enjoy the obstacles from a distance.

Spectators are encouraged to come out to cheer and support all of the athletes.

Vendors and food/drink items will be available for purchase.

All Proceeds Go Towards JBHS Football.

Event Schedule

0700 - Gates Open

0800 - 5K Only Start

0830 - 1000 - Public 

1015 - 1100 Bears Football Waves

All finishers will earn an exclusive, limited edition finishers shirt to commemorate your historic accomplishment.

Register by 1 July 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt at the finish line.

Athletes and Spectators Sign-up below - This is an event you simply do not want to miss.

Sign-up today for this exciting new event while supporting Bears Football. All ticket purchases are tax deductible. Come challenge yourself both mentally and physically during our Inaugural event with a 5K and over 10 physical and mental obstacles. 5K only option is also available. Sign up today.

Here is a preview of the course map for the 5K - The Bears Way. Obstacle names are football inspired while leaving a hint of what mystery lies within the Bears Den. Prepare for the unknown and unknowable as you embark on this epic adventure.

Course Details:

• Entrance and Exit from the venue will be using the gate between the old gym and the tennis courts. Note: Do not enter using the Keystone or Parrish Gate as this will interfere with runners on the course.
• Starting Line will be at the Keystone gate near the baseball bleachers.
• 5K athletes will follow the Green line
• The Bears Way athletes will follow the Green line, stop and complete the first obstacle, and then continue on the Green Line to complete lap 1. Repeating this until completing obstacle 8. After obstacle 8, continue along the Red line for obstacles 9-13. Note: You complete one obstacle per lap. When you complete the obstacle, finish that lap. Upon re-entering the school move to the next obstacle.
• On the final lap all athletes will follow the Yellow line upon entering the school and score that touchdown.
• Volunteers will be at each obstacle and on the course to assist athletes.
• At the finish line, stop by the finishers tent to get your finishers shirt and claim your spot as part of the Bear Family.

There is a water station in front of the school for you to use as often as needed. 

Food and Drinks will be for sale in the Bear Den with all proceeds going towards the JBHS Football Program.

Spectators are welcome to cheer and encourage all athletes from spectator locations in front of the MPR, by the old gym, in the festival area (grassy area), and along the course route (Keystone, Clark, and Parrish).