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5 running events in Morganton, North Carolina

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  • Leo's Peanut Butter and Jelly Triathlon [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    I'm creating this race in honor of my dad, Leo Aloysius Burke III, and his love for fitness and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My dad taught me to continuously challenge myself to be better...

    I'm creating this race in honor of my dad, Leo Aloysius Burke III, and his love for fitness and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My dad taught me to continuously challenge myself to be better every day. He lived this way and he radiated his passion for outdoor and fitness to those around him.

    On his birthday on March 4, 2023, my dad and I did a sprint triathlon for fun, because that's what he wanted for his birthday! We swam half a mile at the Morganton Community pool, we biked 12 miles on the bike trail and ran a 5k into town and back. When we finished he declared with a smile, "We're gonna do this every year on my birthday!" That summer, he was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an extremely aggressive brain cancer, and he never got to do that triathlon again. I made him a promise that I will carry on this tradition to honor the man he was and the man we all loved and revered. He would absolutely love it if many of his friends and family were working out on his birthday in his honor. This year we will be mainly virtual meaning you will do the race on your own time on the designated day (or close to it) and post your times here. I hope to expand this race each year. It will always be the weekend after his birthday and the in person version will take place in Morganton, NC

    where he lived when we first did this triathlon. I look forward to seeing all those who choose to participate and spread the joy of physical activity just like my dad did! And we can't forget his undying love for peanut butter and jelly! The in person race will have peanut butter and jelly at the end for nourishment and we encourage those of you at home to make your own and post a pic post race of you and your PB & J! Mostly, I just want to have fun and spread the memory of Leo. He deserves to be remembered and for us all to race and eat in his honor. :)

    The race will be a sprint triathlon which is

    Swim - .5 mile (750meters)

    Bike - 12.4 miles (20K)

    Run - 3.1 miles (5K)

    Please try to transition as if you are racing, and count that transition time as part of your time!

    And don't forget, "What would Leo do?"

    Have fun!

    Run Swim Trail Triathlon Virtual

    111 Alphabet Ln., Morganton, North Carolina, 28655, United States
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  • South Mountain 5k, 10k and Fun Run [southmountainbaptistcamp.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    We are excited to return to Catawba Meadows Greenway in Morganton, NC for the SMBC 5K, 10K, and Fun Run in 2026!

    Since the inception of South Mountain Baptist Camp in 1957 in the South Mountains of...

    We are excited to return to Catawba Meadows Greenway in Morganton, NC for the SMBC 5K, 10K, and Fun Run in 2026!

    Since the inception of South Mountain Baptist Camp in 1957 in the South Mountains of North Carolina, the goal was to provide an environment that fosters spiritual growth through disconnecting from the world so as to connect with God. Time in nature, being exposed to new skills, and making friends, enables children, teenagers, and adults to learn about Jesus Christ and the message of salvation.

    South Mountain seeks to keep camp affordable for everyone and offsets the cost of camp by around $100 per camper since it's estimated that the cost of South Mountain’s summer camp is $205 per week and the true cost of camp is over $300 per week. Proceeds from each race goes directly to the camp’s operating budget. This race celebrates God’s work through South Mountain and the ability to experience a great, low-cost camp. Join us by running, walking, volunteering, or cheering the participants on!

    1 Miles 5k 10k Fun Run Run Walk

    701 Sanford Dr, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655, United States
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  • Burke Sunrise Rotary Strides for STRIVE 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Burke Sunrise Rotary Club invites all runners and walkers to join us and the Spring colors in the NC foothills on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. The scenic paved 5K course winds through the...

    Burke Sunrise Rotary Club invites all runners and walkers to join us and the Spring colors in the NC foothills on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. The scenic paved 5K course winds through the beautiful campuses of Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC), the NC School of Science and Math (NCSSM) and the NC School for the Deaf (NCSD) with a backdrop of the South Mountains. A post-race breakfast will be served.

    The proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for students in the club-sponsored STRIVE (Students Taking a Renewed Interest in Education) Program that targets students in the bottom third of the class who are willing to work hard to increase their GPAs in order to continue their educations after high school graduation.

    A cotton-polyester blend short-sleeve t-shirt is included in the entry fee. Shirt selections can be guaranteed only for those who register on or before March 10.

    This chip-timed event is suitable for competitive runners as well as those who wish to enjoy the course at a more leisurely pace.

    Registration:

    Through March 10, 2025: $30 ($25 for those ages 0-20)

    March 11 through Race Day: $35 ($30 for those ages 0-20)

    Awards:

    Top Overall Male & Female, Top Overall Male & Female Masters (40+) and Top 3 Male & Female in each Age Group: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.

    Packet Pickup and Race-Day Registration:

    Packet pickup and race day registration will be available at Western Piedmont Community College On Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 6:45 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. We’re sorry, but in order to ensure an on-time start, race day registrations cannot be accepted after 7:45 a.m.

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    Morganton, North Carolina, 28655, United States
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