Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- Liam Strong Beach 5K · Liam Strong Beach Fun Run
From the Organizer
WHAT
The Liam Strong Charity Beach Run was created to honor our son, Liam Fredric Batten, who we lost at 6 months of age to childhood cancer. In the short time he was here, Liam inspired every person he touched in more ways than we can put into words. We want to honor Liam and give back to all of the doctors and nurses at North Carolina Children’s Hospital that are so special to our family.
WHEN
Sunday, September 20, 2026
WHERE
Johnnie Mercer's Pier
23 E Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
PARKING
Parking is available through metered parking (can be paid with CC).
PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, September 19, 2026: Flying Machine Oyster Bar* (530 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480)
4-6PM
*If you cannot make it to Pre-Race Packet Pickup, we do offer last chance pick-up on Sunday morning. We encourage you to get your packet on Saturday to avoid lines on race morning.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Johnnie Mercer's Pier
23 E Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
8:00 AM - Last Chance Packet Pick Up
(**If you picked-up your packet on Saturday, you do not need to check in race morning, just head to the start line)
CHECK IN WILL END AT 8:50am, after this time, you can register and complete the race but you will not be able to be timed.
8:40 AM - Warm-up provided by ISI Elite Training Wilmington
8:50 AM - LOVE for LIAM - speeches to honor Liam from Bryan and Charlotte Batten, and UNC Children's Hospital. Important announcements will also be made at this time.
9:05 AM - 5K Starts
9:15 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
10-10:20 AM - Awards
All Race Registration is online. Please register before arriving at the race.
AWARDS
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Top male and female finisher under 18
Top 3 boys and girls - 8 and under; and 9-17
5K
Top Male and Female Overall Finisher
Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in Age Groups - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run?
- Liam Strong Charity Beach Run is a running event held in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Wrightsville Beach, NC at 23 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Liam Strong Charity Beach Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
Sep 20, 2026