Parkinson's Beat It 5K
About this race
ABOUT THE RACE
Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate movement at the Parkinson’s Beat It 5K, a special event benefiting Beat Parkinson’s Today.
This event is for everyone - runners, walkers, families, and supporters of the Parkinson’s community.
Choose your pace with a 5K or 1 Mile, starting and finishing at Brunches at The Pointe at Barclay.
After you cross the Finish Line, celebrate your accomplishment with a well-earned treat. Every participant receives a 25% off coupon to Brunches, perfect for mimosas, pancakes, or whatever makes your post-run celebration special.
This is more than a race. It’s a chance to support a vibrant community, stay active, and help grow a program that changes lives. Come be part of the movement, have fun, and help us fuel the fight against Parkinson’s!
Beat Parkinson's Today is a national nonprofit exercise program dedicated to supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease.
DATE
Saturday, May 9, 2026
START/FINISH LINE LOCATION
The Pointe at Barclay
2030 Stonecrop Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Click HERE for full schedule
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - This event is timed. You can walk or run.
1 Mile - This is event is NOT timed. You can walk or run.
COURSE
For Course Map - click HERE
HOW TO REGISTER
Just click on the Sign Up button in the top right. Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. If you plan to register at the race, you will be asked to scan a QR code with your phone that take you to this online registration site.
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
This event supports Beat Parkinson's Today! Our program offers exercise classes designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s, both in-person and online, along with community support and wellness services. The founder herself, Michelle, who has been living with Parkinson’s for nearly 20 years, knows firsthand that exercise is medicine, and now she’s inviting everyone to join her in this energizing, cause-driven event!
Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the Parkinson's Beat It 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Wilmington.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
This event is timed. You can run or walk this event.
1 Mile
This event is not timed. You can run or walk this event.
Weather Overview
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About Wilmington
Parkinson's Beat It 5K takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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