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Healthy Kids Day Fun Run

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3405 Park Avenue, Wilmington NC

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Healthy Kids Day is a one day festival that will be held at Empie Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025. We will start the Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. The Fun Run will take participants around Empie Park and is just under 1 mile in length.

🎉 Community Partnership

This is the 12th annual partnership with the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation and the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina to present this fun filled day! This is a free community event that will offer families the opportunity to participate in active play and educational opportunities designed to improve health and wellness.

🎈 Free Activities

Free admission and free events include:

  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Participate in a fun and healthy run.
  • Sports Stations: Engage in various sports activities.
  • Face Painting: Enjoy fun face painting for all ages.
  • Bouncy Houses: Have a blast jumping around!
  • Community Booths: Explore local community resources.
  • Animal Rescue Groups: Learn about animal care and adoption.
  • Zumba: Join in a lively Zumba session.
  • Giveaways and Prizes: Tons of free giveaways and prizes!
  • Food Trucks: Delicious food will be available for purchase by local food trucks.

👕 Registration Information

This is a FREE event, but you are encouraged to register to secure your Healthy Kids Day shirt. Shirts are available to the first 300 kids to sign up.

🔗 Get Involved

For more information and to register, visit the Healthy Kids Day Fun Run page.

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