Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
- Date Sun 22nd September 2024
- Time 9:15AM EST
- Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Price $30.00 - $50.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Liam Strong Charity Beach Run on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the beautiful Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover, North Carolina. This heartfelt event honors the memory of Liam Fredric Batten, who touched countless lives during his brief time with us. The day kicks off with a moving tribute, featuring speeches to celebrate Liam's legacy, followed by a fun-filled 5K race starting at 9:05 AM and a 1-mile fun run at 9:15 AM, perfect for participants of all ages.
Participants and supporters will gather at Johnnie Mercer's Pier, where the spirit of community and compassion shines brightly. With awards for both the 1-mile fun run and 5K, including top finishers in various age groups, there's plenty of excitement in store! Don't forget to pick up your race packet on Saturday, September 21, from 4-6 PM at the pier to ensure a smooth race day experience. Join us in making a difference as we honor Liam and support the dedicated medical professionals at North Carolina Children's Hospital. Let's run together for a great cause!
Participants and supporters will gather at Johnnie Mercer's Pier, where the spirit of community and compassion shines brightly. With awards for both the 1-mile fun run and 5K, including top finishers in various age groups, there's plenty of excitement in store! Don't forget to pick up your race packet on Saturday, September 21, from 4-6 PM at the pier to ensure a smooth race day experience. Join us in making a difference as we honor Liam and support the dedicated medical professionals at North Carolina Children's Hospital. Let's run together for a great cause!
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 22, 2024
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: "BEER-ON-THE-PIER"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024: JOHNNIE MERCER'S PIER (23 SALISBURY ST., WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, 28480)
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 22, 2024
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 22, 2024
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: "BEER-ON-THE-PIER"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024: JOHNNIE MERCER'S PIER (23 SALISBURY ST., WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, 28480)
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 22, 2024
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+
Races
-
Liam Strong Beach 5K
Includes T-Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (9:05AM EDT)
$50.00
CLOSED -
Liam Strong Beach Fun Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sun 22nd September 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$30.00
CLOSED
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