Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

The Liam Strong Charity Beach Run, featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run, begins and ends at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. This Sunday morning race supports the doctors and nurses at North Carolina Children’s Hospital, commemorating Liam Fredric Batten, who passed away from childhood cancer at six months old. Race morning begins with a group warm-up led by ISI Elite Training Wilmington, followed by speeches honoring Liam from his family and UNC Children’s Hospital. The event caters to both runners and families. The 5K offers overall and age-group awards, and the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run provides awards for participants under 18, with distinct categories for ages 8 and under, and ages 9 to 17.