Straightening The Path 5K

We are THRILLED to announce that we are hosting our 2nd annual “Straightening the Path 5K” fundraiser for scoliosis to help raise money and awareness in educating children, parents, and healthcare providers about early detection. While also preventing major surgeries and improving lifestyles of the millions of people affected by scoliosis. We are so thankful and grateful to our 177 registered participants, 14 sponsors and donors as we raised over $21,000 last year. We welcome ALL (volunteers, competitive or recreational participants, spectators, sponsors and donors) to join us June 28th, 2026 at WakeMed Cary Soccer Park. We would also love your help in bringing together as many people affected by scoliosis as possible so we can connect with one another, offer support and to remind everyone that they are not alone! If you want to create a team we are offering discounts! After all race expenses have been paid, all proceeds raised will be going to support the National Scoliosis Foundation which is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded by patients that focuses on promoting public awareness, providing reliable information, fostering ongoing research in the field, and educating and nurturing the community of those affected by scoliosis. If would like to make a donation directly to the National Scoliosis Foundation under our "Straightening The Path 5K" fundraiser click here . Registration: All participants in this 5K can either enter as a timed or non-timed entry. Those who register as “timed” will receive an official finish time, will be listed in the results and will be eligible for an award. Those who choose to register “untimed” will not be listed in the results nor be eligible for awards. All finishers will be able to see their finish time on a digital clock at the finish line. Race results will also be posted at the race and at wwwruntheeast.com. Preregistered entrants and day of race entrants can pick up their packets at the race site, race day mornin