Burke Sunrise Rotary Strides for STRIVE 5K
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Event overview
The Burke Sunrise Rotary Strides for STRIVE is a chip-timed 5K held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Morganton, North Carolina. The paved course passes through the campuses of Western Piedmont Community College, the NC School of Science and Math, and the NC School for the Deaf, with the South Mountains visible in the background. A post-race breakfast will be served.
Entry, purpose and awards
Entry includes a cotton-polyester short-sleeve t-shirt; shirt selections are guaranteed only for registrations completed on or before March 10. Early registration fee is $30 ($25 for ages 0-20); late registration fee is $35 ($30 for ages 0-20). Proceeds fund scholarships for the STRIVE program, which supports students in the lower third of their class who work to raise their GPAs to continue education after high school.
Awards are given to Top Overall Male and Female, Top Overall Male and Female Masters (40+), and the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over. Packet pickup and race-day registration are handled at Western Piedmont Community College. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.