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Date:
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location:
Henderson, North Carolina
27536
United States
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10k 13.1 Miles 5k Run

AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M is a community-oriented race organized to inspire and motivate you to StayTrue while on your fitness journey. We are grateful to offer this amazing race experience to the Vance County and surrounding areas. In our 6th year of inception, we are pleased to announce the addition of the 13.1 Half Marathon to the race options for 2026.

3 NEW Race courses! Beautiful Scenery! Amazing Experience!

AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M will offer individual and team registrations. The Keep Pressing Award of $1500.00 will be awarded to the team/organization/business with the most registered participants. The check will be presented during the awards ceremony at post-race celebration. Last year's award recipient was Abria's Chase Foundation, Inc. with 80+ participants, they were awarded a check for $1500.00. The funding will be used by this local nonprofit organization will support families that experience house fires and grief counseling for loss of child and/or loved ones. We were so grateful to be able to support the project with the Keep Pressing Award.

Each registered participant will receive a race bib, finisher's medal, race t-shirt, and swag bag.

We salute your decision to participate in the AIMHigh- Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M

Registration

  • Early Bird Price (Ends December 31, 2025)
  • 5K: $25 + processing fees

  • 10K: $35 + processing fees

  • 13.1: $65 + processing fees

  • Regular Price (Jan 1, 2026-May 2, 2026)
  • 5K: $35 + processing fees

  • 10K: $45 + processing fees

  • 13.1: $75 + processing fees

Race Day Registration is available.

Race Shirts will not be guaranteed if registered after the April 15th registration deadline.

Awards

Group: Keep Pressing Award- Monetary check awarded to team with most participants.

Individual: Overall Male/Female in the 5K, 10K, and 13.1M

Top 3 Male/Female in each age group: 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over

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