Live Well Half Marathon Free 5k - mARCH 8, 2025
Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness is hosting the 9th Annual Live Well Half Marathon, Free 5k and 1 mile fun run.
Live Well Half Marathon has local sponsors and support to help promote the health of the Pitt County area! We want to give competitive and first time runners a chance to experience the benefits of exercise and healthy living for FREE! Both events starting and finishing at the Town Commons with vendors/providers from our local community.
Live Well Half Marathon, 5k and 1 mile fun run is Free. The Half Marathon and the 5k are on USTA Certified Courses. Although the 5k is free, we still ask that you register in advance to ensure that you receive a T-shirt. We had a great turnout last year with over 1200 total registrants. We look forward to an even greater turnout this year.
Live Well Half Marathon, Free 5k and 1 mile fun run Pricing:
Live Well Half Marathon: $55 early-bird (Through February 3), $65 regular, $75 on race day
5K & 1-Mile: FREE (but still requires registration)
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: Thursday & Friday, March 6 and 7, 12:00pm – 6pm
Times:
Race Day Registration/check in: 6:30- 8:00 am
Half marathon start: 7:30 AM (prompt)
5K start: 9:00 AM (prompt)
1-Mile start: 8:30 AM (prompt)
Awards ceremony: 10:00 AM
Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for the 5k for each age group will receive medals as follows:
Ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60
All Live Well Half Marathon participants will receive finisher medals
Top 3 overall male and female marathon finishers will also receive a trophy
Live Well Half Marathon, Free 5k and 1 mile fun run Courses:
Both the 5K course and the Half Marathon courses are USATF certified.
The half marathon course will have water stops and porta-potties along the course.
There is a 3:30 time limit for the half marathon. This equates to approximately at 15 minute pace per mile minimum. Those who are not able to make this cutoff are encouraged to participate in the 5K.
The 5K course will have one water stop along the course.
Signage:
Directional signs for 5k only have a white colored background
Directional signs for the half marathon are BRIGHT YELLOW
Directional signs for the 1 Mile Fun Run are the blue colored Signs.
Live Well Half Marathon, Free 5k and 1 mile fun run Pricing:
Live Well Half Marathon: $55 early-bird (Through February 4), $65 regular, $75 on race day
5K & 1-Mile: FREE (but still requires registration)
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: Thursday & Friday, March 6 and 7, 1:00pm – 6pm
Times:
Race Day Registration/check in: 6:30- 8:00 am
Half marathon start: 7:30 AM (prompt)
5K start: 9:00 AM (prompt)
1-Mile start: 8:30 AM (prompt)
Awards ceremony: 10:00 AM
Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for the 5k for each age group will receive medals as follows:
Ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60
All half marathon participants will receive finisher medals and a T-shirt
Top 3 overall male and female marathon finishers will also receive a trophy
Live Well Half Marathon, Free 5k and 1 mile fun run Courses:
Both the 5K course and the Half Marathon courses are USATF certified.
The Live Well Half Marathon course will have water stops and porta-potties along the course.
There is a 3:30 time limit for the half marathon. This equates to approximately at 15 minute pace per mile minimum. Those who are not able to make this cutoff are encouraged to participate in the 5K.
The 5K course will have one water stop along the course.
Signage:
Directional signs for 5k only will have a white colored background
Directional signs for the half marathon are BRIGHT YELLOW
Directional signs for the 1 Mile Fun Run are the blue colored Signs
Live Well Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Check-in begins at 6:30 am to 8:30 am at the amphitheater at Town Common on E 1st Street Greenville, NC. Unless there is thunder and lighting we will have the race rain or shine.
Half Marathon is at 7:30 am HEATHER NAVY BLUE (it looks gray) T-Shirts and BLUE bibs.
The 1-mile fun run starts at 8:30 am, LIGHT BLUE T-Shirts and NO bibs.
The 5k race starts at 9:00 am, LIGHT BLUE T-Shirts and WHITE bibs.
Athletic wear, dress in layers so you can remove any as you warm up.
Yes there are 4 water stations available on the Half Marathon course and 1 for the 5k course. Additional water and snacks will be at the finish line area under the Nutrition tent.
If you need any help during the race please direct your attention to the volunteers who will be in ORANGE T-Shirts or (if it rains) BLUE ponchos. We also have a dedicated ambulance on site for emergencies along with local police officers.
Yes, the awards ceremony will be held at the amphitheater at Town Common on E 1st Street Greenville, NC at 10 am.
Yes, both the half marathon and 5k are USATF certified.
Five Points Plaza – 500 Evans St. Corner of Evans St and 5th St
Roses Lot – 323 Evans St – Corner of Evans and E 4th St
Blount Harvey Lot – W 4th St at the corner of S Washington St and We 4th St
Merchant Lot – 405 S Washington St between 4th and 5th St
4th Street Parking Deck – Free parking on Saturdays
- Please arrive early so you can be at the start line on time.
- There will also be water and snacks at the end of the race located under the Nutrition tent.
- There will be portable toilets on the half marathon course.
- There are other bathrooms located at Town Commons in the building next to the playground.
- The race will happen rain or shine! If there is severe weather we will communicate through email and our social media.
Directional signs for 5k have a white background.
Directional signs for the half marathon are the bright yellow signs.
Live Well Half Marathon Sponsors
Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness offers Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Massage Therapy, Cryotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Reflexology, Personal Training, Athletic Movement Programs, Dietician and Nutrition Services, Sunset Yoga, Aquatic Exercise Classes, Running Analysis, and Contract Therapy in Greenville NC
Kinetic Physical Therapy Services focus on one-on-one specialized therapy for each and every patient and are provided in a professional, yet colorful and vibrant atmosphere. No referral is necessary to make an appointment and Medicare and most private insurances are accepted. For more information or to make an appointment contact Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness.
Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness offers a full circle of care providing services in the outpatient setting, schools, homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, industrial sites and other settings for all ages from zero to over 100 years of age.
