Flunk Cancer 5K

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Β· πŸ“ Wilmington, NC
DateπŸ“… Sat, Aug 15, 2026
LocationπŸ“ Wilmington, NC
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Head to Sunset Park Elementary School in Wilmington on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the 7th Annual Flunk Cancer 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Runβ€”an event supporting the Flunk Cancer Foundation, which helps local educators and their families cope with cancer's emotional, physical, and psychological impacts. This race honors Shannon McHone, a teacher who passed away from Glioblastoma in April 2019, and continues her legacy by assisting teachers facing this disease. Choose between the timed 5K (starting at 8:00 AM) or the untimed 1 Mile option (8:05 AM), and register online beforehand or conveniently on race day via QR code at packet pickup.

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