Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:05AM EDT
- Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Liam Strong Charity Beach Run on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at beautiful Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover, North Carolina. This heartwarming event honors the memory of Liam Fredric Batten, a brave little boy who inspired everyone he met during his brief time with us. Participants can choose between a spirited 5K run and a fun-filled 1-mile fun run, both starting from Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
The event kicks off at 9:05 AM with the 5K, followed by the 1-mile fun run at 9:15 AM. Before the races, gather for heartfelt speeches honoring Liam at 8:50 AM, including words from his family and medical professionals who cared for him. This charity run not only celebrates Liam's legacy but also supports the incredible doctors and nurses at North Carolina Children's Hospital. Come for the race, stay for the community, and help us make a difference while enjoying the stunning coastal scenery! Be sure to register online in advance and join us in this meaningful celebration of life and love.
The event kicks off at 9:05 AM with the 5K, followed by the 1-mile fun run at 9:15 AM. Before the races, gather for heartfelt speeches honoring Liam at 8:50 AM, including words from his family and medical professionals who cared for him. This charity run not only celebrates Liam's legacy but also supports the incredible doctors and nurses at North Carolina Children's Hospital. Come for the race, stay for the community, and help us make a difference while enjoying the stunning coastal scenery! Be sure to register online in advance and join us in this meaningful celebration of life and love.
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.
8:50 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: 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.
8:50 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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