Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

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.

Event Schedule

• Sunday, September 20, 2026
• 8:00 AM - Last Chance Packet Pick Up
• 8:40 AM - Warm-up provided by ISI Elite Training Wilmington
• 8:50 AM - LOVE for LIAM - speeches and important announcements
• 9:05 AM - 5K Starts
• 9:15 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
• 10-10:20 AM - Awards

Packet Pickup

• Saturday, September 19, 2026: Flying Machine Oyster Bar (530 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480) 4-6PM

Location

Johnnie Mercer's Pier
23 E Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Parking

Parking is available through metered parking (can be paid with CC).

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+