AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M
AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M is a running race on May 1, 2027 in Henderson, NC, with entry fees from $15 to $65.
- Date
- May 1, 2027 (282 days to go)
- Location
- Downtown Henderson, NC
- Price
- $15–$65
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Henderson than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M
May 1, 2027