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.