The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K
When is The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K?
The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Kinston, NC.
What distances does The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K offer?
The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K offers 3 events: 1 Mile Walk4Life, 5K - Timed, 5K - Untimed.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk4Life | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K - Timed | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 5K - Untimed | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
How much does The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K cost?
Registration for The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K held?
The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K is held in Kinston, NC at 231 Highway 58 S.
About The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K
Join us on April 18 at Lenoir Community College for the EPIC Center’s Walk 4 Life and 5K! This event offers a chance to get active while supporting the EPIC Center’s mission of offering life-affirming support and care to women facing unexpected pregnancies. Our goal is to bring our community together to stand for life and support families in our community.
The Event begins at 8:00 AM with opening ceremonies. The 5K will start at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, and the 1-mile walk will begin around 8:30.
By walking with us, you’re sending a powerful message that life matters and that no one walks alone in their journey of motherhood. Families, churches, and individuals are encouraged to join this inspiring event, uniting as a community to uplift local families and celebrate the value of life. We welcome strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. No pets, please.
Come be part of our powerful message of encouragement and advocacy. Together, let’s make a difference, one step at a time!
We need volunteers to make this event a success! Anyone interested in helping can e-mail Emma Barnes, EPIC Center Executive Director, at ed@easternpregnancy.net, or call 336-880-2753.
Giveaway: You MUST register by 03/22/26 to receive a free race T-shirt with your registration. You will receive your race tees at check-in on race day.
Additional race t-shirts are available for $15.00 on race day--while supplies last.
Become a Race Sponsor!
As you may know, the Run Baby Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk 4 Life is our signature fundraiser where we try to raise the bulk of the funds the centers need to continue our mission each year. Our mission is simple:
- To empower our clients to choose a life-affirming pregnancy outcome
- To promote sexual integrity, family health, and wholeness
- To educate parents with prenatal and parenting classes
LIFE SUPPORT
A $250 donation in exchange for a LIFE Support Sponsorship – your business or church will be highlighted on our race site
EPIC GOLD
A $500 donation in exchange for an EPIC Gold Sponsorship – your business or church will be promoted on our social media platforms, website & race site which has reached well over 3000 people in our area!
TITLE SPONSOR
A $1000 donation in exchange for a TITLE Sponsorship – your business name/logo or church will be printed on the back of our event t-shirt as our Title sponsor PLUS promoted everywhere previously mentioned.
PLEASE NOTE: Our event attendees are local residents who like to patronize the businesses that support us, so, thank you for your generosity toward them!
Pay your sponsorship fee online here.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!!!!
Race Swag!
Thank you to our local and franchised businesses who donated goodies for our swag bags last year!
Those were our best swag bags to date, BUT--this year, we. have. the. GOODS. Just like last year, we're offering value-packed swag bags! At least we're trying to, anyway. We just want to outdo ourselves (hehehe). We want you all to know how deeply we appreciate your participation, we do not take it for granted and we thoroughly enjoy seeing faces and families out together for an EXCELLENT cause!
If you are a business owner and would like to donate goodies for our swag bags, let us know! Contact Emma Barnes at ed@easternpregnancy.net or give us a call at our Kinston office at 252.523.9516. What a great way to get your name out there and show your support for L.I.F.E!
