Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run

Event Overview

Join us for the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County's second annual Burke Day For Life 5k Run/Walk and Mile Fun Run/Walk, the kickoff to our Burke Day For Life celebration–a day of community, family, music, food, and fun for all ages.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC
• 5K Start Time: 9:00 am
• Mile Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 10:30 am

Course Description

The 5k race begins at 9:00 am: the start and finish line will be at Burkemont Baptist Church. The course rolls through the beautiful countryside along the base of Burkemont Mountain. Take in the fresh air and scenery of the NC Foothills during peak autumn season. As an extra treat, the race route goes through Double E Farms–a working farm with beef cattle, lambs, corn fields and a pumpkin patch. After the race, be sure to visit Briarpatch Mercantile at Double E Farms for local breads, cheeses, deer corn, gifts and produce.

Awards and Participation

• Age Group Awards: After crossing the finish line, awards will be given for each age group, male and female.
• Mile Fun Run/Walk: Also starting and finishing at Burkemont Baptist Church: all ages are encouraged to participate.

Post-Race Celebration

After the races, get ready to celebrate with food trucks, live music, carnival games and treats, door prizes and a raffle. All proceeds from these events support the services of the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County.

T-Shirt Information

T-Shirts are guaranteed through September 14, 2026. Additional shirts will be available on the day of the race on a first-come, first-serve basis and sizes are not guaranteed.

Packet Pick Up Information

Early packet pick up will be held at Burkemont Baptist Church prior to the race. Date and time to be determined. We encourage everyone to pick up early as this helps with logistics on race morning. Packets will be available to pick up on race day starting at 8am.

Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit: Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run.