THE RACE

The 3rd Annual Flunk Cancer 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run takes place at the Rotary Gardent at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 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.

RACE SWAG

 2022 design pictured. 

Participants who register by August 1, 2023 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.

(Last year's design shown. New design coming soon.)

THE COURSE

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

This will start and finish at the Wilmington Rotary Garden, taking participants through scenic Greenfield Lake Park. This is an all-flat course, mainly on sidewalks and paved roads through the park.

This race course is also stroller, wheelchair and dog friendly!

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.