Deanes Pencil Fund

2026 Deanes Pencil Fund Virtual 5K

Every Step Counts. Every Scholarship Matters.

Walk. Run. Make a Difference.

Join us for the 2026 Deanes Pencil Fund Virtual 5K and help us take meaningful steps toward supporting students.

Education opens doors, creates opportunities, and changes lives. Through the Deanes Pencil Fund, we are committed to helping HBCU students pursue their academic goals by providing scholarships that ease the financial burden of higher education.

Your miles can help make their dreams possible!

How Does the Virtual 5K Work?

The beauty of a virtual 5K is that you can participate from anywhere! Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual walker, or someone who simply wants to support a great cause, everyone is welcome.

Choose Your Location: Complete your 3.1 miles in your neighborhood, at a local park, on a treadmill, or wherever you prefer.

Move at Your Own Pace: Walk, jog, or run. It’s not about how fast you finish; it’s about the difference you make.

Share Your Experience: Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing photos and encouraging others to support HBCU students.

Why Your Participation Matters

For many students, scholarships can make the difference between putting their educational dreams on hold and moving one step closer to graduation.

By participating in the Virtual 5K, you’re doing more than completing 3.1 miles. You’re supporting educational opportunities, investing in future leaders, and helping students build brighter futures.

Every registration supports our mission of providing scholarships to deserving students.

Ready to Make Your Miles Matter?

Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or walking group and join us for a 5K with a purpose.

You don’t have to be an athlete to make an impact. You just have to be willing to take the first step.

Can’t participate? You can still make a difference by donating to the Deanes Pencil Fund and supporting our scholarship mission.

Together, we can go the distance for HBCU students!