Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:05AM EDT
- Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the stunning Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover, North Carolina. This uplifting event is held to honor the memory of Liam Fredric Batten, who touched many lives during his brief time with us. The day kicks off with a heartwarming tribute and speeches at 8:50 AM, followed by an exciting 5K race starting at 9:05 AM and a fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run beginning at 9:15 AM.
Participants of all ages are invited to join this meaningful event, which not only celebrates Liam's spirit but also supports the dedicated doctors and nurses at North Carolina Children's Hospital. With awards for top finishers in various age groups and a focus on community spirit, the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run promises to be a memorable day filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and fun at the beach. Don't forget to register online before race day and pick up your race packet on Saturday, September 13, to ensure a smooth experience!
Participants of all ages are invited to join this meaningful event, which not only celebrates Liam's spirit but also supports the dedicated doctors and nurses at North Carolina Children's Hospital. With awards for top finishers in various age groups and a focus on community spirit, the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run promises to be a memorable day filled with inspiration, camaraderie, and fun at the beach. Don't forget to register online before race day and pick up your race packet on Saturday, September 13, to ensure a smooth experience!
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: FLYING MACHINE OYSTER BAR* (530 CAUSEWAY DRIVE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480)
**NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR
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.
8:40 AM - WARM-UP PROVIDED BY ISI ELITE TRAINING WILMINGTON
8:50 AM - LOVE FOR LIAM - SPEECHES TO HONOR LIAM FROM BRYAN AND CHARLOTTE BATTEN, AND UNC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. 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: FLYING MACHINE OYSTER BAR* (530 CAUSEWAY DRIVE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480)
**NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR
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.
8:40 AM - WARM-UP PROVIDED BY ISI ELITE TRAINING WILMINGTON
8:50 AM - LOVE FOR LIAM - SPEECHES TO HONOR LIAM FROM BRYAN AND CHARLOTTE BATTEN, AND UNC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. 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
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:05AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSED -
Liam Strong Beach Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED
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