AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Distance
- KIDS FUN RUN · AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K · AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 10K & more
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Henderson 2 Nnw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Henderson, NC
Population
14,922
as of 2023
Elevation
478 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M
- Date
- May 1, 2027
Coming Up
More Running races near Henderson, NC
Bull City Fit Fun Run
36 miles away
Cantaloupe 5k
5K
15 miles away
PHS Marching Band 5K and Fun Run
5K
33 miles away
Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run
12 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M?
- AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M is a running race held in Henderson, North Carolina on May 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Henderson, North Carolina at Downtown Henderson, NC, Henderson, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M
May 1, 2027