Flunk Cancer 5K

🏃‍♂️ WHAT

The 6th Annual Flunk Cancer 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run benefits the Flunk Cancer Foundation – a non-profit that supports local teachers and their families with the emotional, physical and psychological effects of cancer. The run is also in memory of Shannon McHone, a teacher whose valiant battle with Glioblastoma ended April 2019. The Flunk Cancer Foundation continues her legacy by benefiting teachers battling this disease.

📅 WHEN

Saturday, August 16, 2025

📍 START / FINISH LOCATION

• Location: Sunset Park Elementary School
• Address: 613 Alabama Ave
• City: Wilmington, NC 28401

📏 DISTANCES OFFERED

• 5K Run/Walk: Timed - 8:00 AM
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: Timed - 8:05 AM

📝 HOW TO REGISTER

• Register Before the Race: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner
• Register at Packet Pickup or At The Race: To register in person at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.

🚗 PARKING

Parking is available at Elderhaus, around Sunset Park Elementary, and on West Lake Shore Drive.

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE

For schedule of events, including packet pickup, click HERE

💖 HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS

The Flunk Cancer Foundation was created by the family and friends of Shannon McHone, a 2007 graduate of UNCW. Two years after earning her degree in Elementary Education, she was diagnosed with brain cancer, and after a valiant, nine-year battle, she passed away in April 2019. Flunk Cancer’s purpose is to address, educate, and provide aid and relief to teachers and school administrators, their families, and caregivers suffering from newly diagnosed cancer and/or ongoing treatment. The Flunk Cancer mission is “Just Living”, which reflects the desire to allow teachers and their families affected by cancer to “Just Live” their lives. This is accomplished by providing assistance and support to teachers with cancer and their families, helping guide them through the difficult avenues of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care.