Burke Day for Life 5K and Fun Run
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Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run
Burke Day For Life takes place on October 10, 2026, at Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655. The event is organized by the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County and includes community activities, food, music and family-friendly attractions.
Distances:
- 5K run/walk; T-shirt included; registration fee $30.
- 1 Mile fun run/walk; T-shirt included; registration fee $25.
The 5K course travels through countryside along the base of Burkemont Mountain and the NC Foothills, and passes through Double E Farms, a working farm with beef cattle, lambs, corn fields and a pumpkin patch. Briarpatch Mercantile at Double E Farms offers local breads, cheeses, deer corn, gifts and produce.
The Mile Fun Run/Walk is a loop course that starts and finishes at Burkemont Baptist Church and is open to all ages. Awards are given for each age group, male and female. After the races there will be food trucks, live music, carnival games, door prizes and a raffle. T-shirts are guaranteed through September 14, 2026; additional shirts may be available on race day and sizes are not guaranteed.
Early packet pick up will be held in the parking lot at Burkemont Baptist Church on Friday, October 9. Packets are also available on race day. All proceeds support the services of the Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
