Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
About the Event
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 Children’s Hospital that are so special to our family.
WHEN
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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 19, 2026: Flying Machine Oyster Bar* (530 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 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 20, 2026
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+
Join fellow runners on September 20, 2026 for the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Wrightsville Beach.
Races Offered
Running
Liam Strong Beach 5K
Liam Strong Beach Fun Run
About Wrightsville Beach
Liam Strong Charity Beach Run takes place in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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