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
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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 integration of physical and mental wellness through a spirited race. The 5K will kick off at 8:30 AM, taking participants on a scenic two-loop course that winds through the vibrant neighborhoods of downtown Morganton, fostering community connection and support.
Pre-race packet pick-up will take place on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Wisdom Path, located at 220 West Union Street, Morganton, NC. On race day, participants can also collect their packets from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in the parking lot behind the Burke County Courthouse. With 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund, this event not only encourages physical activity, which has been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress, but also contributes to mental health resources in the community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event—register today and help spread awareness while enjoying a fantastic day of running and camar
Pre-race packet pick-up will take place on Friday, May 22, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Wisdom Path, located at 220 West Union Street, Morganton, NC. On race day, participants can also collect their packets from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in the parking lot behind the Burke County Courthouse. With 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund, this event not only encourages physical activity, which has been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress, but also contributes to mental health resources in the community. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event—register today and help spread awareness while enjoying a fantastic day of running and camar
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!***
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!***
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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