When
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Where
3405 Park Avenue, Wilmington NC
Distance
1 Mile
About this race
🎉 Event Overview
Healthy Kids Day is a one day festival that will be held at Empie Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026. 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.
🤝 Partnership Details
This is the 13th 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 Admission Activities
Free admission and free events include:
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Join the exciting run!
- Sports Stations: Explore various sports activities.
- Face Painting: Get creative with fun designs.
- Bouncy Houses: Enjoy jumping fun for the kids!
🎁 Additional Attractions
- Community Booths: Connect with local organizations.
- Animal Rescue Groups: Meet furry friends looking for homes.
- Zumba: Participate in fun dance workouts.
- Tons of free giveaways: Exciting prizes await!
👕 Registration Details
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.
🔗 More Information
For further details, please visit the official page: Healthy Kids Day Fun Run.
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