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Flunk Cancer 5K

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Sunset Park Elementary School  |  Wilmington, NC

THE RACE


The 5th Annual Flunk Cancer 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run takes place at Sunset Park Elementary School in Wilmington, North Carolina.

It benefits the Flunk Cancer Foundation – a non-profit that supports local teachers and their families with the emotional, physical and psychological effects of cancer.

The run is also in memory of Shannon McHone, a teacher whose valiant battle with Glioblastoma ended April 2019. The Flunk Cancer Foundation continues her legacy by benefiting teachers battling this disease.

 

Schedule of Events

COUNTDOWN TO RACE

RACE SWAG

*2023 Shirt shown - New design coming soon!

Register by August 1, 2024 and attend the event, and you will receive a Flunk Cancer 5K race shirt. Those who register after August 1st can choose from remaining sizes while supplies last.

Virtual Participants:
You do have the option to pay for your shirt to be mailed.  Shirts will be mailed after the race.

 

THE COURSE


 Sunset Park Elementary School
 613 Alabama Ave
Wilmington, NC 28401

This will start and finish at Sunset Park Elementary School.
This race course is also stroller, wheelchair and dog friendly!
Course Map

AWARDS


1 MILE AWARDS

Top Male
Top Female

5K AWARDS

Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
Top Male & Female in Age Groups: 
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

THE CAUSE

The Flunk Cancer Foundation was created by the family and friends of Wilmington teacher Shannon McHone, who was diagnosed with brain cancer, and after a valiant, nine year battle, she passed away in April 2019.

Flunk Cancer’s purpose is to address, educate and provide aid and relief to teachers and school administrators, their families and caregivers suffering from newly diagnosed cancer and/or ongoing treatment.
 
More Info

Price Increases

5K

Next price increase is Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Register Now! $35

1 Mile

Next price increase is Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Register Now! $20

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