Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- Burke Day For Life 5K · Burke Day For Life Fun Run · Burke Day for Life Event T-Shirt
From the Organizer
Join us for the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County's second annual Burke Day For Life 5k Run/Walk and Mile Fun Run/Walk, the kickoff to our Burke Day For Life celebration–a day of community, family, music, food, and fun for all ages.
The 5k race begins at 9:00 am; the start and finish line will be at Burkemont Baptist Church. The course rolls through the beautiful countryside along the base of Burkemont Mountain. Take in the fresh air and scenery of the NC Foothills during peak autumn season. As an extra treat, the race route goes through Double E Farms–a working farm with beef cattle, lambs, corn fields and a pumpkin patch. After the race, be sure to visit Briarpatch Mercantile at Double E Farms for local breads, cheeses, deer corn, gifts and produce. After crossing the finish line, awards will be given for each age group, male and female. The Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 10:00 am and will be a loop course, also starting and finishing at Burkemont Baptist Church. All ages are encouraged to participate.
After the races, get ready to celebrate with food trucks, live music, carnival games and treats, door prizes and a raffle. All proceeds from these events support the services of the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County.
T-Shirts are guaranteed through September 14, 2026. Additional shirts will be available on day of the race first come first serve and sizes are not guaranteed.
***Packet Pick Up Information ***
Early packet pick up will be held at Burkemont Baptist Church prior to the race. Date and time to be determined. We encourage everyone to pick up early as this helps with logistics on race morning. Packets will be available to pick up on race day starting at 8am.
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
73°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morganton, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morganton, NC
Population
17,541
as of 2023
Elevation
1,157 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run?
- Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run is a running race held in Morganton, North Carolina on October 10, 2026. 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 Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Morganton, North Carolina at 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026