Strut for Childhood Cancer Race

WHAT

• Event Purpose: No Child Should Fight Alone.
• Support: This March, run to support childhood cancer families.
• Date: The Strut for Childhood Cancer Race takes place on March 7, 2026.
• Foam Party: After the race, stay for the exciting FOAM PARTY by Flamingo Foam!

DATE

• Day: Saturday
• Date: March 7, 2026

LOCATION

• Venue: Long Leaf Park
• Specific Area: Shelters 5 & 6
• Address: 314 Pine Grove Drive
• City/State: Wilmington, NC 28409

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

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Details: 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).
• Nonprofit Mission: CCP is focused on serving children battling cancer across North Carolina and South Carolina.
• History: 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.
• Support: Through your generous support of this race, families facing childhood cancer can focus on what’s most important: their child’s health.

LEARN MORE

• Website: Learn more at childrenscancerpartners.org.