Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k

Saturday, May 27, 2023 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Morganton, North Carolina
$30.00 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 3rd Annual Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5K on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Morganton, Burke! This exciting event is designed to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month while promoting the vital connection between physical and mental wellness. Participants will embark on a newly designed 5K route that starts in downtown Morganton, winds through charming residential neighborhoods, and finishes back in the heart of the city.

The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with pre-race packet pick-up available on Friday, May 26, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and race day packet pick-up from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. All proceeds from the event will contribute to the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund, helping clients in need of treatment assistance. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come together with the Morganton community to embrace mental health awareness, enjoy the benefits of exercise, and create lasting connections. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience!

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Races

  • 5k Run (Timed)

    Includes T-Shirt

    This division is a TIMED and competitive division. You must wear a timing chip/bib to obtain your time.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • 5k Non Timed Run/Walk

    Includes T-Shirt

    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.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    8:30 AM EDT

    $30.00

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Organiser's description

JOIN US FOR OUR 3RD ANNUAL POSITIVE PATHWAYS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 5K! THIS YEAR FEATURES A NEW ROUTE!

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 25TH 2024--5K KICKS OFF AT 8:30 AM



PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024 5:00PM-6:00PM AT WISDOM PATH (220 WEST UNION STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655)



RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP:

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024 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:

NEW FOR 2024 = 1 LOOP. THIS IS A 1 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 9, 2024**

**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+

Location

201 South Green Street, Morganton, 28655, NC, United States

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