Flunk Cancer 5K
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Flunk Cancer 5K
Flunk Cancer 5K is a community running event in Wilmington, North Carolina, that benefits the Flunk Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit that supports local teachers and their families affected by cancer. The event includes in-person and virtual participation options and is held in memory of a teacher who battled brain cancer.
Distances offered include:
- 5K Run/Walk (timed)
- 1 Mile Run/Walk (not timed)
- Virtual 5K (results may be submitted on August 15 or August 16)
Registration opens 05/12/2026 and closes 06/18/2026. Fees listed are $30 for the 5K and virtual race and $20 for the 1 Mile. Registration is available before the race online, at packet pickup, or on race morning via a QR code provided by organizers.
The event start and finish are located at Sunset Park Elementary School, 613 Alabama Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401. Parking is available at Elderhaus, around Sunset Park Elementary, and on West Lake Shore Drive.
The Flunk Cancer Foundation provides assistance and support to teachers, school administrators, their families, and caregivers facing new diagnoses or ongoing cancer treatment. The foundation describes its mission as "Just Living" and focuses on practical aid during diagnosis, treatment, and care. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
