Sat, May 22, 2027

Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Pinetown, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Mar 18, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

The course runs on the campus of Northside High School, a trail route with mostly gentle terrain and a few rolling stretches along the way. It is a school fundraiser for the track and cross country programs, so the crowd skews toward families and students cheering on people they know.

The start and finish are on campus, which keeps everything in one place. The shorter distance is set up as a non-competitive option, so parents running alongside kids fits right into how the morning is organized.

Free race emails

Get the Weekly RunSesh

Get races near Pinetown in your inbox. Every Monday we send the races coming up, and every Thursday we send the ones happening that weekend.

Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

75finishers

18:05winner

29:39median

50:50cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Harding (18:05) · Avery Roberson (18:07) · William Daniel Arce (19:20)

1 Miles Results · 2026

13finishers

10:08winner

14:25median

17:10cutoff

Top 3: N. Brooks (10:08) · L. Arce (11:04) · Farrah Fyle (11:04)

The Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 5K results.

Median

See how your time stacks up nationally →

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/22/2027 09:00$30

1 Mile5/22/2027 08:30$25

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

Plan Your Trip

Where to Stay

Traveling for this race? The map shows hotels and rentals in and around Pinetown — pan or zoom to compare what's nearby.

The map is provided by Stay22. If you book through it, RunSesh may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects the races we list.

Common Questions About the Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 50:50, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (75 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Panther Prowl 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:05 while the median finisher took 29:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Browse the Race Calendar

5K Races in May 5K Races in North Carolina in May Spring 5K Races

Want more races like this delivered straight to your inbox?