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 lo
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Henderson, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
