South Mountain 5k, 10k and Fun Run

Poovey’s Chapel Light the Way 5K will host it’s annual 5k run on May 8th, 2026.

Funds from the run will help sponsor our youth’s activities for the year.

For more information visit our Light the Way 5k page on facebook, pooveyschapel.org, or runsignup.com

Thank you for your continued support for Poovey’s Chapel youth!

God Bless!

Registration starts @7:00 PM, Kids Fun Run @7:30 PM,

Fitness Walk/Stroll @8:00 PM and 5K Race @8:45 PM

“5K Race will be Chip Timed”

Registration is $15 until April 26th.

T-shirt dead line is April 26th. We will not offer a T-shirt after this deadline so sign up early to guarantee a race T-shirt

Prizes for each category of racers!

After April 26th and walk up Registration is $20

All donations & proceeds are for the Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church Youth for Mission Trips, Youth retreats, youth conference and special events!

For more information CALL 828-499-3505

Or the church office 828-728-7210

See pooveyschapel.org or Light the Way 5K Facebook page

See runsignup.com to register online TODAY !!!

The 5K will begin @ 8:45 p.m. (dark). The course goes through the beautiful town of Hudson and is lite by torches and people holding lights to Light the Way! We have fun runs for kids, walks and strolls for anyone and the 5K is open to anyone (running, walking, pulling a wagon, pushing a stroller, crawling, etc.)

Awards: 1st Place Overall M&F

Age Groups M&F: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-74, 75-99

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+

Come out to Valdese and join us for the 50th running of the Great Waldensian Footrace to celebrate the Festival of the Glorious Return. A long-running staple of the August race calendar, the Great Waldensian Footrace features a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, surrounded by the Historic Valdese Festival. All participants & guests are invited to take a cool, post-race swim in the Valdese Community Pool. Enjoy local crafts, food, and great entertainment throughout the day.

Day of race registration is available from 7:00am to 7:45am. Race entry fees are $20 through March 1st; $25 from March 2nd through July 31st; and $30 through August 6th. Race day entries are $35. Students may enter the 5K or 10K for $15 through August 6th. Entries received after July 15th cannot be guaranteed a tee shirt. Register early, claim your preferred tee shirt size, and save!

The Rotary Club of Morganton, with the sponsorship support of UNC Health Blue Ridge, will present their First Annual Zombie Run 5K and One Mile Family Fun Run on October 10, 2026 at the Courthouse Square in downtown Morganton, NC. The morning will start at 9:00 AM with participant check-in with the Family Fun Run (no chasing Zombies in the Fun Run, but they may be lurking along the way) starting at 10:00am and the 5K Zombie Run starting at 11:00. The run will be followed by an After Party at Courthouse Square with Big Daddy's Food Truck & Kountry Girl Bakery & Arepitas Food Truck on site along with Zombie beers and an Oktoberfest brew from Sidetracked available for purchase.

What is the Zombie Run? Who wants to run just a simple 5K? In a Zombie Run, you run a 5k while avoiding the advances of the Zombies!! Runners are equipped with Velcro belts holding 3 flags and the goal is to finish the run with as many flags as you can. Zombies are stationed intermittently throughout the route and they will try to steal the runners’ flags. Flags will be turned in for prizes. In addition, there will be overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for those who manage to finish with the fastest times and most flags. In a world with Zombies, running fastest, out in the lead, may not be the best strategy to preserve your flags - there is something to be said for not drawing attention to yourself.

Timers will be stationed along the route shouting out times; a timeclock will be located at the finish line; and volunteers will be at the finish line sorting finishers.

What is the Family Fun Run? This run is for anyone who wants to be part of the festivities but doesn’t want to run 3.1 miles or interact with Zombies. It’s a great opportunity for families and friends to run…or walk…together.

What happens after the runs? There will be an after party with food and music back at the starting pavilions - a fall festival atmosphere to round out the day. Two food trucks will be on site: Arepitas and Big Daddy's Food Truck & Kountry Girl Bakery. Sidetracked Brewery will be selling Zombie and Oktoberfest beers. There will be activities and games, music, and fun for all.

What is the cost to participate and what is included? Registration for the Zombie Run 5K starts at $30. After September 1, registration cost increases to $35. Registration costs increase again after October 1 to $40. Registration for the Family Fun Run is $10. Fun Run participants receive two special gifts they can collect after the run. Zombie Run participants are assured a long-sleeve t-shirt through 9/25, 2026.

Where do the proceeds go? The Rotary Club of Morganton raises funds to distribute to organizations and agencies that help the community. The funds raised through this event in 2026 will be awarded to Burke County Habitat for Humanity and The Enola Group.

How do I register for this event? Register here now! Send your questions to kimvansickler@gmail.com.