Events
Merry Go Run 10K
Merry Go Run 5K
Merry Go Run 1 mile
Back Better than Ever in 2023
New Date: TBD
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Merry Go Run has been canceled for 2022. However, the race will be back and better than ever in 2023.
Here Are Your Options:
Description
Welcome to the 5th Annual Merry-Go-Run
From Kids and Kids at Heart from 2 to 92 we have a distance for you. Run, walk, skip or shuffle your way through The beautiful Brunswick Forrest neighborhood. The Merry Go Run supports the Carousel Center. Have fun while you run and put a smile on a kids face.
NEW FOR 2021
3 Distance Options
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Registration for all events includes:
- Race Shirt
- Glow in the Dark Medal
- Post Race Celebration with Kid-Friendly Activities and Vendor Booths
Race proceeds benefit The Carousel Center, a local non-profit helping sexually & physically abused children in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and surrounding counties.
Place
1300 S. Dickinson Drive
Leland, NC US 28451
About the Cause
The Carousel Center is a non-profit organization located in Wilmington, NC with a second location in Brunswick County that helps child victims of domestic and sexual abuse throughout Southeastern North Carolina. They provide medical exams, child-friendly forensic interviews as well as therapy. The Carousel Center’s Vision: Build resiliency in children to strengthen the community. The Carousel Center’s Mission is to support healing, promote justice, and foster resilience in children victimized by physical or sexual abuse and to improve our community through education, prevention and advocacy
Finisher Medals
Every finisher will receive one of these unique medals
Run with Friends
Running is always more fun with friends! Gather your friends and family and compete for team awards! Largest Team. Fastest Team.
Race Awards
10K Awards:
- Overall Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females
5K Awards
- Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females
- Top 3 in Age Groups, Male & Female: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
1 Mile Awards:
- Overall Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females (kids only 12 & under)
Team Awards:
- Largest Team
- Fastest Team
Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please use our contact form to share your interest.
Diamond: $1,000 includes company announced at event, logo on shirt & website, race day event table display (4 FREE registrations)
Gold: $750 includes company announced at event, logo on shirt & website and race day event table display (3 FREE registrations)
Silver: $550 includes company announced at event, logo on shirt & website (2 FREE registrations)
Bronze: $350 includes company announced at event and company name on shirt (1 Free registration)
Other Opportunities to show your support: Host a water stop, donate race snacks and/or drinks, volunteer or make a donation of any amount
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Directions
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