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.