THE RACE

This spring, get out of the house and run/walk the Willie Stargell 5K Road Race. There is a 1 Mile, 5K, and virtual option! The Willie Stargell 5K raises money to support kidney disease research, and patient care and support. 

Baseball Hall of Fame Member Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates, passed away from kidney disease in 2001. The Willie Stargell Foundation gives hope to those fighting this disease.

RACE SWAG

HAT: A Willie Stargell #8 Baseball Hat will be guaranteed to participants who register by 11:59pm on Thursday, April 16, 2021. One size fits all.

FINISHER MEDAL:  All 5K & 1 Mile finishers will receive one at the finish line!

THE COURSE

Mayfaire Town Center
936 Town Center Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405

This is a fast and flat paved road course that takes runners around Mayfaire Town Center, with little road traffic.

This race course is also stroller & wheelchair friendly! However, dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.

AWARDS

5K Awards
• Top 3 Overall, Male & Female
• Top 1 Masters (40+), Male & Female
• Top 3 Age Groups, Male & Female:
10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-30, 49-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1 Mile Awards
• Top 3 Overall, Boys & Girls
• Top 3 in Age Groups, Male & Female:
6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12, 13+

THE CAUSE

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The mission of the Willie Stargell Foundation is to honor the legacy of Willie Stargell by giving hope through research, patient care and treatment for those living with kidney disease.

The Willie Stargell Foundation supports kidney disease research and patient care. By raising funds from generous public and private donations, the Foundation seeks to ease the financial burden of ever-increasing medical costs patients suffering from kidney disease face.