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Long Leaf Park - Shelter 5 & 6, Wilmington NC

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ WHAT

  • No Child Should Fight Alone: This March, run to support childhood cancer families.
  • Race Details: The Strut for Childhood Cancer Race takes place on March 7, 2026, at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC.
  • Post-Race Fun: But that is not all... after the race stay for the exciting FOAM PARTY by Flamingo Foam!

📅 DATE

  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

📍 LOCATION

  • Venue: Long Leaf Park
  • Site: Shelters 5 & 6
  • Address: 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409

🅿️ PARKING

  • Parking Availability: Parking is available at open spots at Long Leaf Park.

🏁 EVENTS OFFERED

  • 5K Run/Walk: This is timed.
  • 1 Mile Run/Walk: This is untimed.

✍️ TO REGISTER

  • How to Register Before the Event: Click on the Sign Up button in the top right.
  • How to Register At the Event: Online registration does not close until the race starts. We strongly encourage you to register at home or on your phone before visiting the registration tents.
  • Event Registration: Participants who register at the event will be asked to scan a QR Code with their phone to register digitally.

🗓️ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Event Schedule: Visit the Schedule of Events by clicking HERE.

💖 HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

  • Beneficiary: All proceeds from this race benefit Cape Fear Children supported by Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • Merging Forces: For 14 years, the race was known as The Cardinal Strut benefitting Strut for Kids, a nonprofit serving Wilmington area children and youth on their cancer journey.
  • Expanded Support: CCP and Strut for Kids merged in 2023 to provide more comprehensive support to over 100 Cape Fear children more efficiently and effectively.
  • Continuous Care: CCP helps families overcome distance and cost disparities so their child’s care is timely and complete.

🌐 LEARN MORE

  • Additional Information: Learn more at childrenscancerpartners.org.

🔗 RACE URL

  • Registration Link: Sign Up Now

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