Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

🏖️ 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)
4-6 PM

*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
• 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.
• 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+

For more information, visit the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run.