Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: May 23, 2026
• Location: 201 South Green Street, Morganton, NC
• Website: Race Registration
• Description: Join us for our 5th annual Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k! We will be running the original route this year!

🎉 Race Details

• Event Time: 5k kicks off at 8:30 am
• Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: May 22, 2026, from 5:00pm-6:00pm at Wisdom Path (220 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655)
• Race Day Packet Pick Up: May 23, 2026, from 7:00am - 8:00am in the parking lot near Bouchelle Street behind the Burke County Courthouse
• Note: Address on website is the main address of the courthouse-- please come to the parking lot behind the courthouse for the event!

💚 About Wisdom Path

• Mission: Wisdom Path offers integrative, holistic counseling services that address the mind, body, and spirit on your path to healing and recovery.
• Proceeds: One hundred percent of the proceeds from the 5k will go toward the Wisdom Path Scholarship Fund for clients needing assistance with payment for treatment.

🏅 Benefits of Running

• Improves Mood: Running and exercise can enhance overall mood significantly.
• Reduces Stress: Engage in physical activity as a way to decrease stress levels.
• Enhances Sleep Quality: Improvement in sleep is a recognized benefit of consistent exercise.
• Community Connection: Come together to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and foster community spirit.

📍 Course Description

• Type: This is a 2 loop race course, starting in downtown Morganton and continuing through residential neighborhoods.
• Closing Time: Please note that this course will be open from 8:30am-10:00am.

👕 T-Shirt Information

• Deadline: T-shirt deadline is May 8, 2026.
• Late Registration: Participants who register on or after May 9 can still select a shirt size, but availability may not be guaranteed.

📬 Mailing Information

• Mail To: Wisdom Path, 220 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655 attn: Marie Carey

🏆 Awards Breakdown

• Overall Awards: 1st Place Top Male/Female Overall
• Age Bracket Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age brackets (Male/Female)
• Age Brackets: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+