The Big Run
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Past event
8:05 AM EDT
Wilmington, North Carolina
$17.40–$33.30 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at The Big Run on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, New Hanover! This vibrant event celebrates Global Running Day and brings together the local running and walking community for a day full of fun and camaraderie. Participants can choose from two race distances: a timed 5K for those seeking a competitive edge and an untimed 1.5-mile option for a more relaxed experience.
Expect a lively atmosphere with music, prizes, raffles, and delicious post-run refreshments! This year, The Big Run also aims to raise funds to send kids to cross country camp, fostering their love for running and helping them build lifelong friendships. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, come enjoy this fantastic community event and make a positive impact while you run!
Expect a lively atmosphere with music, prizes, raffles, and delicious post-run refreshments! This year, The Big Run also aims to raise funds to send kids to cross country camp, fostering their love for running and helping them build lifelong friendships. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, come enjoy this fantastic community event and make a positive impact while you run!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
This event can be run or walked. The event is timed.
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$33.30
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1.5 Mile
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
You can run or walk this event. This event is not timed.
Entries closed8:05 AM EDT
$17.40
Organiser's description
WHAT
Get together to with Fleet Feet Wilmington to celebrate Global Running Day with The Big Run!
We're excited to get together with our running and walking community at Long Leaf Park.
This year's event will include music, racing, prizes, raffles, post-run refreshments, and more! Help us celebrate while we raise money to send kids to cross country camp where they can foster their love of running and make life-long friendships.
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - This is a timed event
1.5 Mile - This is an untimed event
You can walk or run.
WHEN
Saturday, June 1, 2024
START / FINISH LINE
Long Leaf Park, Shelter 6
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409
HOW TO REGISTER
Click on the Sign Up button in the upper right corner
To Register at Packet Pickup or Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
FOR FULL SCHEDULE
For the full Schedule of Events, click HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/TheBigRunWilmingtonNC/Page-1
NATIONAL AWARDS
In addition to awards for the Wilmington event, local runners may compete against participants in other Big Run 5Ks across the country for a chance to win Fleet Feet National Prizes.
NATIONAL LEADERBOARD PRIZES
See how you stack up against the competition from Big Run 5Ks across the country.
Categories and prizes from Fleet Feet national include:
_Sub 15-minute finishers_: Fleet Feet will randomly select 5 winners to receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate.
_Between 15- and 20-minute finishers_: Fleet Feet will randomly select 5 winners to receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate.
_Completion Champions_ (anyone finishing over 20 minutes): Fleet Feet will randomly select 5 winners to receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT PRIZES
In addition to prizes for race completion, Fleet Feet will also offer prizes for participants who know how to get social!
Categories and prizes include:
_Start Line Selfie_: Celebrating the journey (and challenge) of making it to the start line, Fleet Feet award one winner with the best selfie and story.
_First-Time Finisher:_ Based on the honor system, Fleet Feet will award the best finish line photo to a first-time 5K finisher.
_Parent Power:_ One Thule stroller will be awarded to the best photo-displaying parent strength.
_Support Squad:_ One Ragnar team entry will be awarded to the best group shot.
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
The Big Run helps raise funds to send youth runners to Without Limits Youth Cross Country Camp.
The camp is designed to encourage athletes through positive reinforcement, in picturesque settings, with a goal to make running fun while preparing for the upcoming season.
Each year, athletes leave camp with greater confidence, a new love of running, and lots of new friends from all over the country. Cross country teams that attend leave with stronger team camaraderie heading into the official start of the cross country season.
Get together to with Fleet Feet Wilmington to celebrate Global Running Day with The Big Run!
We're excited to get together with our running and walking community at Long Leaf Park.
This year's event will include music, racing, prizes, raffles, post-run refreshments, and more! Help us celebrate while we raise money to send kids to cross country camp where they can foster their love of running and make life-long friendships.
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - This is a timed event
1.5 Mile - This is an untimed event
You can walk or run.
WHEN
Saturday, June 1, 2024
START / FINISH LINE
Long Leaf Park, Shelter 6
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409
HOW TO REGISTER
Click on the Sign Up button in the upper right corner
To Register at Packet Pickup or Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
FOR FULL SCHEDULE
For the full Schedule of Events, click HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/TheBigRunWilmingtonNC/Page-1
NATIONAL AWARDS
In addition to awards for the Wilmington event, local runners may compete against participants in other Big Run 5Ks across the country for a chance to win Fleet Feet National Prizes.
NATIONAL LEADERBOARD PRIZES
See how you stack up against the competition from Big Run 5Ks across the country.
Categories and prizes from Fleet Feet national include:
_Sub 15-minute finishers_: Fleet Feet will randomly select 5 winners to receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate.
_Between 15- and 20-minute finishers_: Fleet Feet will randomly select 5 winners to receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate.
_Completion Champions_ (anyone finishing over 20 minutes): Fleet Feet will randomly select 5 winners to receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT PRIZES
In addition to prizes for race completion, Fleet Feet will also offer prizes for participants who know how to get social!
Categories and prizes include:
_Start Line Selfie_: Celebrating the journey (and challenge) of making it to the start line, Fleet Feet award one winner with the best selfie and story.
_First-Time Finisher:_ Based on the honor system, Fleet Feet will award the best finish line photo to a first-time 5K finisher.
_Parent Power:_ One Thule stroller will be awarded to the best photo-displaying parent strength.
_Support Squad:_ One Ragnar team entry will be awarded to the best group shot.
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
The Big Run helps raise funds to send youth runners to Without Limits Youth Cross Country Camp.
The camp is designed to encourage athletes through positive reinforcement, in picturesque settings, with a goal to make running fun while preparing for the upcoming season.
Each year, athletes leave camp with greater confidence, a new love of running, and lots of new friends from all over the country. Cross country teams that attend leave with stronger team camaraderie heading into the official start of the cross country season.
Location
Long Leaf Park, 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, 28409, NC, United States
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