Strut for Childhood Cancer Run
(formerly called the Cardinal Strut)
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Long Leaf Park | Wilmington, NC
THE RACE
Walk, Run, or STRUT your way on an easy 1 Mile or 5K course at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC. Celebrate your finish with a FOAM PARTY at the finish line!
Thanks to your support, no child fights cancer alone.
Schedule of Events
COUNTDOWN TO RACE DAY
RACE SWAG
2025 Design Coming Soon!
*2024 Race Shirt Shown* 
RACE SHIRTS
Participants who register by February 8, 2025 will receive a Strut For Childhood Cancer Run Shirt in their requested size. Those who register starting February 9th can choose from remaining sizes.
THE COURSE
Long Leaf Park - Shelters 4, 5, 6
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409
The Strut for Childhood Cancer Race takes place on the loop at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, NC. The race will start and finish near Picnic Shelter #5/6.
This race course is stroller and wheelchair friendly. We love furry friends but dogs are not allowed on this course.
Course Map
AWARDS
5K AWARDS
First, second, third place Male & Female
First, second, third place for Kids ( 12 & Under)
First Place Males & Females in Age Groups:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
1 Mile Awards
Prize for first 15 Child Finishers!
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ABOUT THE CAUSE
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP)
All proceeds benefit Cape Fear Children supported by Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North Carolina and South Carolina.
For 14 years the race was known as The Cardinal Strut benefitting Strut for Kids, a nonprofit serving Wilmington area children and youth on their cancer journey. CCP and Strut for Kids merged in 2023.
Children Cancer Partner's of the Carolinas will in the coming year support more than 2,400 children battling cancer with help that is IMMEDIATE, COMPREHENSIVE, and CONTINUOUS. CCP helps families overcome distance and cost disparities so their child’s care is timely and complete. There is NO CANCER TREATMENT IN CAPE FEAR so families must travel great distances for pediatric oncology care. CCP is committed to supporting these kids and their families.
