Events
5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)
5th Annual - Run with Lily 5K
Description
5th Annual Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run
Get ready for the biggest and most inspiring Run with Lily yet! This event has grown tremendously over the years, bringing together runners, walkers, and supporters from across the country—and beyond—to honor Lily Butler’slegacy and make a lasting impact on mental health awareness.
Lily was more than an exceptional student and gifted distance runner at Providence Grove High School—she was a light to those around her. With unwavering kindness, humility, and a heart for others, she had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued. Though we lost Lily far too soon to an eating disorder at the age of 17, her spirit lives on in this event, which fuels mental health support for those in need through The Oaks Therapeutic Community.
Let’s Make 2026 Our Biggest Year Yet!
Last year, we had participants from 10 states and even an international runner from Sweden—and this year, we're setting our sights even higher! Our goal? Runners from at least 35 states and beyond! Whether you join us in person or virtually, every step you take helps raise awareness and ensures no one has to struggle alone.
Lace Up, Team Up, Show Up!
This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. We encourage teams from schools, workplaces, churches, and communities to train together, challenge each other, and make a difference as a united force. Let’s fill the course (and the world) with Lily’s message of kindness and hope!
The Return of the Kids Superhero Run!
Calling all little heroes! Our Kids Superhero Run is back for its second year, bringing even more energy and fun to race day. Wear your favorite superhero costume and celebrate the power of courage, kindness, and community—just as Lily would have loved.
Join Us & Be Part of Something Extraordinary!
This event isn’t just about running—it’s about hope, healing, and honoring a legacy that continues to inspire. Sign up today, spread the word, and let’s make the 5th Annual Run with Lily the most impactful one yet!
"You can be anything, be kind." – Lily Butler
Place
800 Hamilton Drive
Liberty, NC US 27298
Race Contact Info
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Swag
Run with Lily Swag – More Than Just Gear, It’s a Movement!
This isn’t just swag—it’s a mental health movement! 🧡 Every piece of gear represents how we stand together to care for ourselves, our loved ones, and our community.
🎽 What’s in Store This Year?
Our notorious Run with Lily (RWL) shirts – a staple in keeping Lily’s memory alive and raising mental health awareness all year long!
Bling rings (for Kids) – because every participant deserves to shine! ✨
Superhero capes for our Kids’ Superhero Run winners – because every child deserves to feel like the hero they are! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
But RWL isn’t just a one-day event—it’s a movement that brings hope, healing, and awareness to those who need it most. By wearing your RWL shirt throughout the year, you’re sparking conversations, sharing resources, and showing the world that mental health matters.
💙 Keep the Movement Going! Share how you wear your RWL swag and keep the spirit of Lily alive! Visit theoakscommunity.org/runwithlily to see how others are spreading awareness.
🚀 We Run with Lily. We Run for Mental Health. Let’s keep moving forward—together!
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