AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M

Sat, May 2, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Downtown Henderson, NC, 200 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Type: Run

Race feel

Inspire your fitness journey and support local families in need at this community-oriented race with scenic courses and a new half marathon.

Scenic
Competitive
For a Cause

The AIMHigh-Keep Pressing race invites you to a community-focused event designed to inspire and support your fitness journey. Now in its sixth year, this event offers 5K, 10K, and a new 13.1M half marathon course for 2026, all featuring beautiful scenery. Beyond the personal challenge, your participation contributes to a meaningful cause, as the "Keep Pressing Award" provides significant funding to a local nonprofit supporting families in need. Celebrate your achievement at the post-race ceremony.

What to expect

* Choose from 5K, 10K, or the new 13.1M half marathon on scenic courses.
* Receive a race bib, finisher's medal, race t-shirt, and a swag bag.

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