Name: Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30
Location: Morganton

About the Event

Burke Recovery, providing substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery support services in Morganton and Burke County, invites all runners and walkers to join us and the fall colors for the fourth time in the NC foothills on Friday, October 30, 2026. The scenic paved 5K course winds through the beautiful campuses of Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC), the NC School of Science and Math (NCSSM) and the NC School for the Deaf (NCSD) with a backdrop of the South Mountains. All who participated enjoyed our race over the previous three years.

As this is an evening race (start time is 6:00 p.m.), glow sticks will be provided and the use of headlamps or flashlights is recommended, and in the spirit of a Halloween-themed race, costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the 3 best costumes as determined by the judges. Post-race refreshments will include the usual plus hot dogs and apple cider.

A cotton-polyester blend long-sleeve t-shirt is included in the entry fee. Shirt size selections can be guaranteed only for those who register prior to October 15th.

This chip-timed event is suitable for competitive runners as well as those who wish to enjoy the course at a more leisurely pace.

Registration

Through October 1, 2026: $30 (adults) and $20 (student 20 & under)

October 2 through Race Day: $35 (adults) and $25 (student 20 & under)

Student and discounts will be applied automatically at check-out.

Awards

In addition to the Best Costume awards, 5K participants will be eligible for awards in the following categories: Top Overall Male & Female, Top Overall Male & Female Masters (40+) and Top 3 Male & Female in each Age Group: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.

Packet Pickup and Race-Day Registration

Packet pickup and race day registration will be available at Western Piedmont Community College On Friday, October 30, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:45pm. We’re sorry, but in order to ensure an on-time start, race day registrations cannot be accepted after 5:45pm.

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Races Offered

Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

Oct 30, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

18:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Morganton.

thermostat Temperature

9.7° / 21.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.1° / 20.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 37m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:33

nightlight Sunset

18:49

About Morganton

Learn more about the host city, Morganton.

Morganton is a city in and the county seat of Burke County, North Carolina, United States. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Catawba River.