Run with Lily 5K
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Event
The 5th Annual Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run takes place on March 14, 2026, at Freedom Park, 800 Hamilton Drive, Liberty, NC 27298. The event offers both in-person and virtual participation. Race-day schedule details and course information are listed by the organizer.
Entry and events
The event includes these options:
- 1 mile Kids Superhero Run (open to ages 12 and under)
- 5K in-person
- 5K virtual
The Kids Superhero Run entry fee is $15; registration for that event ends March 9, 2026. The listed in-person 5K price is $25 (previous price shown as $30). The virtual 5K is listed at $25. A price increase for the 5K and virtual 5K is noted after January 13, 2026.
Swag listed by the organizer includes event shirts, bling rings for kids, and superhero capes for Kids Run winners.
Purpose and proceeds
The event honors Lily, a high school distance runner who died in 2021 at age 17. Proceeds from the Run with Lily go to The Oaks Therapeutic Community to support mental health counseling services for people who might not otherwise afford them. The organizer states the event aims to raise awareness for mental health and to provide resources and support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.