When
Monday, March 1st, 2027
Where
Freedom Park, Liberty NC
Distances
1 Mile · 5K
About this race
6th Annual Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run
Get ready for the biggest and most inspiring Run with Lily yet! This event has grown tremendously over the years, bringing together runners, walkers, and supporters from across the country—and beyond—to honor Lily Butler’s legacy and make a lasting impact on mental health awareness.
Lily's Legacy
- Exceptional Student: Lily was a gifted distance runner at Providence Grove High School.
- Kindness: She had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued.
- Inspiration: Although we lost Lily too soon to an eating disorder at the age of 17, her spirit lives on.
- Support: Proceeds fuel mental health support through The Oaks Therapeutic Community.
Making 2027 Our Biggest Year
- Participation Goal: Last year, we welcomed participants from 22 states and international runners.
- Expansion: This year, we aim for runners from at least 35 states and beyond!
- Awareness: Every step taken helps raise awareness for mental health.
- Support: Join us in person or virtually to ensure no one struggles alone.
Lace Up, Team Up, Show Up!
- Movement: This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement.
- Team Spirit: We encourage teams from schools, workplaces, churches, and communities.
- Challenge: Train together and challenge each other for a united force.
- Message: Let’s fill the course (and the world) with Lily’s message of kindness and hope!
The Kids Superhero Run
- Excitement: Our Kids Superhero Run returns for its third year.
- Fun: Wear your favorite superhero costume and join the celebration.
- Courage: Honor the values of courage, kindness, and community.
- Spirit: Celebrate just as Lily would have loved!
Join Us!
- More than a Race: This event is about hope, healing, and honoring a legacy.
- Sign Up: Be part of something extraordinary by signing up today.
- Spread the Word: Let’s make the 6th Annual Run with Lily the most impactful one yet!
- Quote: "You can be anything, be kind." – Lily Butler
For more information, visit Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run.
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