Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:05AM EST
- Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Liam Strong Charity Beach Run on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the picturesque Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover, North Carolina. This heartfelt event honors the memory of Liam Fredric Batten, who touched the lives of many during his brief time with us. Participants can choose to compete in a 5K race or take part in a fun-filled 1-mile run, making it a perfect day for families and runners of all ages.
The race kicks off at Johnnie Mercer's Pier, with the 5K starting at 9:05 AM and the 1-mile fun run following shortly after at 9:15 AM. Before the races begin, join us at 8:50 AM for an uplifting tribute to Liam, featuring heartfelt speeches and important announcements. With awards for top finishers in various categories, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and support for childhood cancer research. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor Liam’s legacy while enjoying a beautiful day at the beach!
The race kicks off at Johnnie Mercer's Pier, with the 5K starting at 9:05 AM and the 1-mile fun run following shortly after at 9:15 AM. Before the races begin, join us at 8:50 AM for an uplifting tribute to Liam, featuring heartfelt speeches and important announcements. With awards for top finishers in various categories, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and support for childhood cancer research. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor Liam’s legacy while enjoying a beautiful day at the beach!
Organiser's Description
WHAT
THE LIAM STRONG CHARITY BEACH RUN WAS CREATED TO HONOR OUR SON, LIAM FREDRIC BATTEN, WHO WE LOST AT 6 MONTHS OF AGE TO CHILDHOOD CANCER. IN THE SHORT TIME HE WAS HERE, LIAM INSPIRED EVERY PERSON HE TOUCHED IN MORE WAYS THAN WE CAN PUT INTO WORDS. WE WANT TO HONOR LIAM AND GIVE BACK TO ALL OF THE DOCTORS AND NURSES AT NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS HOSPITAL THAT ARE SO SPECIAL TO OUR FAMILY.
WHEN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
WHERE
JOHNNIE MERCER'S PIER
23 E SALISBURY STREET
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480
PARKING
PARKING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH METERED PARKING (CAN BE PAID WITH CC).
PACKET PICKUP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025: LOCATION TBA
4-6PM
*If you cannot make it to Pre-Race Packet Pickup, we do offer last chance pick-up on Sunday morning. We encourage you to get your packet on Saturday to avoid lines on race morning.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
JOHNNIE MERCER'S PIER
23 E SALISBURY STREET
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480
8:00 AM - LAST CHANCE PACKET PICK UP
(**IF YOU PICKED-UP YOUR PACKET ON SATURDAY, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHECK IN RACE MORNING, JUST HEAD TO THE START LINE)
CHECK IN WILL END AT 8:50AM, AFTER THIS TIME, YOU CAN REGISTER AND COMPLETE THE RACE BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE TIMED.
8:50 AM - LOVE FOR LIAM - SPEECHES TO HONOR LIAM FROM BRYAN AND CHARLOTTE BATTEN, AND DR. BENNY JOYNER FROM UNC CHILDREN'S. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL ALSO BE MADE AT THIS TIME.
9:05 AM - 5K STARTS
9:15 AM - 1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS
10-10:20 AM - AWARDS
ALL RACE REGISTRATION IS ONLINE. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE RACE.
AWARDS
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN
TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER UNDER 18
TOP 3 BOYS AND GIRLS - 8 AND UNDER; AND 9-17
5K
TOP MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHER
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN AGE GROUPS - 19 & UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
THE LIAM STRONG CHARITY BEACH RUN WAS CREATED TO HONOR OUR SON, LIAM FREDRIC BATTEN, WHO WE LOST AT 6 MONTHS OF AGE TO CHILDHOOD CANCER. IN THE SHORT TIME HE WAS HERE, LIAM INSPIRED EVERY PERSON HE TOUCHED IN MORE WAYS THAN WE CAN PUT INTO WORDS. WE WANT TO HONOR LIAM AND GIVE BACK TO ALL OF THE DOCTORS AND NURSES AT NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS HOSPITAL THAT ARE SO SPECIAL TO OUR FAMILY.
WHEN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
WHERE
JOHNNIE MERCER'S PIER
23 E SALISBURY STREET
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480
PARKING
PARKING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH METERED PARKING (CAN BE PAID WITH CC).
PACKET PICKUP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025: LOCATION TBA
4-6PM
*If you cannot make it to Pre-Race Packet Pickup, we do offer last chance pick-up on Sunday morning. We encourage you to get your packet on Saturday to avoid lines on race morning.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
JOHNNIE MERCER'S PIER
23 E SALISBURY STREET
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480
8:00 AM - LAST CHANCE PACKET PICK UP
(**IF YOU PICKED-UP YOUR PACKET ON SATURDAY, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHECK IN RACE MORNING, JUST HEAD TO THE START LINE)
CHECK IN WILL END AT 8:50AM, AFTER THIS TIME, YOU CAN REGISTER AND COMPLETE THE RACE BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE TIMED.
8:50 AM - LOVE FOR LIAM - SPEECHES TO HONOR LIAM FROM BRYAN AND CHARLOTTE BATTEN, AND DR. BENNY JOYNER FROM UNC CHILDREN'S. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL ALSO BE MADE AT THIS TIME.
9:05 AM - 5K STARTS
9:15 AM - 1 MILE FUN RUN STARTS
10-10:20 AM - AWARDS
ALL RACE REGISTRATION IS ONLINE. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE RACE.
AWARDS
KIDS 1 MILE FUN RUN
TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER UNDER 18
TOP 3 BOYS AND GIRLS - 8 AND UNDER; AND 9-17
5K
TOP MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL FINISHER
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN AGE GROUPS - 19 & UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
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