Flunk Cancer 5K
About this race
WHAT
Flunk Cancer 5K
The 7th Annual Flunk Cancer 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run benefits the Flunk Cancer Foundation – a non-profit that supports local teachers and their families with the emotional, physical and psychological effects of cancer. The run is also in memory of Shannon McHone, a teacher whose valiant battle with Glioblastoma ended April 2019. The Flunk Cancer Foundation continues her legacy by benefiting teachers battling this disease.
WHEN
Saturday, August 15, 2026
START / FINISH LOCATION
Sunset Park Elementary School
613 Alabama Ave
Wilmington, NC 28401
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K Run/Walk (Timed) - 8:00 AM
1 Mile Run/Walk (Not Timed) - 8:05 AM
HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner
Register at Packet Pickup or At The Race: To register in person 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.
PARKING
Parking is available at Elderhaus, around Sunset Park Elementary, and on West Lake Shore Drive.
EVENT SCHEDULE
For schedule of events, including packet pickup, click HERE
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
The Flunk Cancer Foundation was created by the family and friends of Shannon McHone, a 2007 graduate of UNCW. Two years after earning her degree in Elementary Education, she was diagnosed with brain cancer, and after a valiant, nine-year battle, she passed away in April 2019. Flunk Cancer’s purpose is to address, educate, and provide aid and relief to teachers and school administrators, their families, and caregivers suffering from newly diagnosed cancer and/or ongoing treatment. The Flunk Cancer mission is “Just Living”, which reflects the desire to allow teachers and their families affected by cancer to “Just Live” their lives. This is accomplished by providing assistance and support to teachers with cancer and their families, helping guide them through the difficult avenues of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Join fellow runners on August 19, 2023 for the Flunk Cancer 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Wilmington.
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Running
5K
Participants can run or walk this event. This event is timed.
1 Mile
Participants can run or walk this event. This event is timed.
XC Team Athlete - 5K
This registration is for Elementary, Middle, and High School Cross Country team athletes.
Virtual Race
To participate virtually, just run or walk your event anytime, anywhere. Results can be submitted on August 19th or August 20th by visiting the RESULTS section of this website.
About Wilmington
Flunk Cancer 5K takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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