Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Morganton, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5K on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the heart of Morganton, Burke! This uplifting event aims to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by promoting the vital connection between physical and mental wellness. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, showcasing a scenic two-loop course that winds through the charming streets of downtown Morganton and nearby residential neighborhoods.
Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, or on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. With every registration, runners not only embrace the joy of running but also contribute to a worthy cause, as 100% of the proceeds will support the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund, helping those in need of mental health treatment. Plus, don't miss the exciting raffle for a chance to win two day passes to the US National Whitewater Center! Come together with the community to celebrate health, wellness, and connection—let's make this event a memorable one!
Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, or on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. With every registration, runners not only embrace the joy of running but also contribute to a worthy cause, as 100% of the proceeds will support the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund, helping those in need of mental health treatment. Plus, don't miss the exciting raffle for a chance to win two day passes to the US National Whitewater Center! Come together with the community to celebrate health, wellness, and connection—let's make this event a memorable one!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL POSITIVE PATHWAYS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 5K! WE WILL BE RUNNING THE ORIGINAL ROUTE THIS YEAR!
WISDOM PATH IS EXCITED TO HOST THIS EVENT TO CELEBRATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! WE HOPE TO BRING MORE AWARENESS TO THE INTEGRATION OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS WITH A 5K EVENT WHILE ALSO BRINGING THE MORGANTON COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
RACE MORNING SATURDAY, MAY 23RD 2026--5K KICKS OFF AT 8:30 AM
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 5:00PM-6:00PM AT WISDOM PATH (220 WEST UNION STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655)
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 7:00AM - 8:00AM IN THE PARKING LOT NEAR BOUCHELLE STREET BEHIND THE BURKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
***ADDRESS ON WEBSITE IS THE MAIN ADDRESS OF THE COURTHOUSE-- PLEASE COME TO THE PARKING LOT BEHIND THE COURTHOUSE FOR THE EVENT!***
EXCITING RAFFLE FOR OUR 5K!
We have 2 day passes ($158 value) for the US National Whitewater Center- every $10 donation gets you a raffle ticket to win the pair! Raffle will be held during the awards ceremony after the race on May 23 (must be present to win)!
WHO WE ARE: WISDOM PATH OFFERS INTEGRATIVE, HOLISTIC COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT ON YOUR PATH TO HEALING AND RECOVERY. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE PROCEEDS FROM POSITIVE PATHWAYS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 5K WILL GO TOWARD THE WISDOM PATH SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CLIENTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT.
WHY RUN? RUNNING AND OTHER FORMS OF EXERCISE HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO IMPROVE OVERALL MOOD, REDUCE STRESS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF SLEEP. OUR HOPE IS THAT THE MORGANTON COMMUNITY WILL COME TOGETHER FOR THIS EVENT TO CELEBRATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND EXPERIENCE THE POSITIVE BENEFITS OF RUNNING/WALKING AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS!
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
THIS IS A 2 LOOP RACE COURSE, STARTING IN DOWNTOWN MORGANTON AND CONTINUING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, THEN FINISHING IN DOWNTOWN
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE WILL BE OPEN FROM 8:30AM-10:00AM**
**T - SHIRT DEADLINE IS MAY 8, 2026**
**ANY PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER MAY 9 OR AFTER CAN STILL SELECT A SHIRT SIZE ALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE GUARANTEED!**
IF MAILING IN REGISTRATION:
WISDOM PATH, 220 WEST UNION STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655 ATTN: MARIE CAREY
AWARDS BREAK DOWN:
1ST PLACE TOP MALE/FEMALE OVERALL
1ST, 2ND, 3RD IN AGE BRACKETS (MALE/FEMALE)
1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
WISDOM PATH IS EXCITED TO HOST THIS EVENT TO CELEBRATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! WE HOPE TO BRING MORE AWARENESS TO THE INTEGRATION OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS WITH A 5K EVENT WHILE ALSO BRINGING THE MORGANTON COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
RACE MORNING SATURDAY, MAY 23RD 2026--5K KICKS OFF AT 8:30 AM
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 5:00PM-6:00PM AT WISDOM PATH (220 WEST UNION STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655)
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 7:00AM - 8:00AM IN THE PARKING LOT NEAR BOUCHELLE STREET BEHIND THE BURKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
***ADDRESS ON WEBSITE IS THE MAIN ADDRESS OF THE COURTHOUSE-- PLEASE COME TO THE PARKING LOT BEHIND THE COURTHOUSE FOR THE EVENT!***
EXCITING RAFFLE FOR OUR 5K!
We have 2 day passes ($158 value) for the US National Whitewater Center- every $10 donation gets you a raffle ticket to win the pair! Raffle will be held during the awards ceremony after the race on May 23 (must be present to win)!
WHO WE ARE: WISDOM PATH OFFERS INTEGRATIVE, HOLISTIC COUNSELING SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT ON YOUR PATH TO HEALING AND RECOVERY. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE PROCEEDS FROM POSITIVE PATHWAYS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 5K WILL GO TOWARD THE WISDOM PATH SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CLIENTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT.
WHY RUN? RUNNING AND OTHER FORMS OF EXERCISE HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO IMPROVE OVERALL MOOD, REDUCE STRESS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF SLEEP. OUR HOPE IS THAT THE MORGANTON COMMUNITY WILL COME TOGETHER FOR THIS EVENT TO CELEBRATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH AND EXPERIENCE THE POSITIVE BENEFITS OF RUNNING/WALKING AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS!
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
THIS IS A 2 LOOP RACE COURSE, STARTING IN DOWNTOWN MORGANTON AND CONTINUING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, THEN FINISHING IN DOWNTOWN
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE WILL BE OPEN FROM 8:30AM-10:00AM**
**T - SHIRT DEADLINE IS MAY 8, 2026**
**ANY PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER MAY 9 OR AFTER CAN STILL SELECT A SHIRT SIZE ALTHOUGH IT MAY NOT BE GUARANTEED!**
IF MAILING IN REGISTRATION:
WISDOM PATH, 220 WEST UNION STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655 ATTN: MARIE CAREY
AWARDS BREAK DOWN:
1ST PLACE TOP MALE/FEMALE OVERALL
1ST, 2ND, 3RD IN AGE BRACKETS (MALE/FEMALE)
1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Races
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5k Run (Timed)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
This division is a TIMED and competitive division. You must wear a timing chip/bib to obtain your time. -
5k Non Timed Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
This division is a NON TIMED and NON competitive division. You will NOT wear a timing chip/bib and you will NOT obtain a time.
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