The First Step 5k
About this race
Join us for the 4th Annual First Step 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk & 5K Ruck, hosted by Haven at Blue Creek on our beautiful grounds in Grimesland, NC on April 3, 2027.
The First Step 5K is more than a race — it’s a powerful morning where our community comes together to support women taking brave steps toward recovery. All proceeds benefit Haven at Blue Creek, a Women's Rehabilitation Center committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for women overcoming addiction.
Join us for post-race refreshments and a joyful, family-friendly atmosphere.
The course is a cross country style course (gravel road/grass) and includes running across the property’s Berm. Strollers are welcome for the 1-mile fun run but we do not recommend for the 5k. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
HAVEN AT BLUE CREEK
Nestled in a serene landscape, Haven at Blue Creek is a sanctuary dedicated to the recovery of women fighting addiction. Our program, exclusively for women, embraces a holistic approach to recovery, focusing on healing the mind, body, and spirit.
OUR MISSION
To empower women on their path to recovery, offering them the tools, support, and community they need to overcome addiction and rebuild their lives with dignity and strength.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION: HOW YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
- Group therapy
- One-on-one therapy
- Holistic health and wellness
- Empowerment through education and employment
- Safe sanctuary
- Specialized therapeutic programs
- Spiritual guidance
- Art therapy
- Exercise therapy
- Equine therapy
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Donate: Every gift — one-time or monthly — makes a real impact
Volunteer: Get hands-on and support our residents directly
Corporate Partnerships: Engage your business in meaningful community impact
Host or Participate in Fundraising Events: Help spread awareness and hope
For more information about our programs and services, visit
👉 https://havenatbluecreek.com/
REGISTRATION FEES
$25 – 5K Run & 5K Ruck
Price increases to $35 on March 6, 2027
$20 – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
🎽 Register by March 20, 2027 to receive an event T-shirt.
AWARDS
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female for 5k Run
- Top 3 Overall Male/Female Ruck
- Top 3 Male and Female for 5k Run in the following age groups: <10,10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-Race
April 2, 2027
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fleet Feet Greenville
207 E Arlington Blvd
Greenville, NC
Race Day
April 3, 2027
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Haven at Blue Creek
2582 Blue Creek Ln
Grimesland, NC
Pick your distance
Running
5K
5k Ruck
1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Grimesland yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time (EDT) in Grimesland on April 3, 2027 — 12h 39m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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