Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- 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 an inspiring celebration at the 4th Annual Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5K on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in beautiful Morganton, Burke! This uplifting event aims to promote mental health awareness while encouraging the integration of physical and mental wellness through a fun and engaging 5K race. Kicking off at 8:30 AM, participants will enjoy a scenic two-loop course that starts and finishes in downtown Morganton, weaving through friendly residential neighborhoods.
In addition to the race, attendees can look forward to a fantastic raffle, with prizes including two day passes to the U.S. National Whitewater Center! With 100% of race proceeds going to the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund, this event not only supports your physical health but also contributes to mental health initiatives in the community. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful event that brings the Morganton community together to celebrate mental health awareness. Mark your calendars and get ready to run, walk, and connect on this special day!
In addition to the race, attendees can look forward to a fantastic raffle, with prizes including two day passes to the U.S. National Whitewater Center! With 100% of race proceeds going to the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund, this event not only supports your physical health but also contributes to mental health initiatives in the community. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful event that brings the Morganton community together to celebrate mental health awareness. Mark your calendars and get ready to run, walk, and connect on this special day!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL POSITIVE PATHWAYS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 5K! WE WILL BE RETURNING TO 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 24TH 2025--5K KICKS OFF AT 8:30 AM
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 5:00PM-6:00PM AT WISDOM PATH (220 WEST UNION STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655)
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 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**
EXCITING RAFFLE FOR OUR 5K THIS YEAR!
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 OF DAY PASSES! RAFFLE WILL BE HELD DURING THE AWARDS CEREMONY AFTER THE RACE ON MAY 24 (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)!
**T - SHIRT DEADLINE IS MAY 9, 2025**
**ANY PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER MAY 10 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 24TH 2025--5K KICKS OFF AT 8:30 AM
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 5:00PM-6:00PM AT WISDOM PATH (220 WEST UNION STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655)
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 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**
EXCITING RAFFLE FOR OUR 5K THIS YEAR!
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 OF DAY PASSES! RAFFLE WILL BE HELD DURING THE AWARDS CEREMONY AFTER THE RACE ON MAY 24 (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)!
**T - SHIRT DEADLINE IS MAY 9, 2025**
**ANY PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER MAY 10 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 24th May 2025 (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 24th May 2025 (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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