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Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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WHAT

We Are Family at the Willie Stargell 5K Road Race Presented by nCino!

This spring, get your family and friends together and join our family as we run (or walk) to help those living with kidney disease. The event takes place at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, North Carolina offering a flat course for the 1 Mile and 5K events. There is a virtual option if you cannot join us in person. The popular finisher medals and awards will be back.

The Willie Stargell 5K raises money to support those living with kidney disease through research, patient care, and treatment in honor of Willie Stargell. 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.

COMPLIMENTARY AWARDS BRUNCH

All participants receive a ticket to the Willie Stargell 5K Awards Brunch at Coquina Fish Bar Restaurant next to Mayfaire Regal Theater.

DISTANCES OFFERED

1 Mile - This event is not timed.

5K - This event is timed.

You can run or walk.

WHEN

Saturday, April 18, 2026

WHERE

Mayfaire Town Center (next to Coquina Fishbar & Regal Movies)

890 Town Center Dr

Wilmington, NC 28405

HOW TO REGISTER

Click on the Sign Up button in the upper right corner

To Register at Packet Pickup or Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.

FOR FULL SCHEDULE

For the full Schedule of Events, click HERE

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS

The Willie Stargell 5K raises money to support those living with kidney disease through research, patient care, and treatment in honor of Willie Stargell. Each year, the Willie Stargell Foundation donates thousands of dollars to organizations and schools supporting kidney disease research and care. For more information on the Willie Stargell Foundation, visit their website HERE

WHAT

The MegaRun 2026 is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run hosted by MegaCorp Logistics to benefit the Brigade Boys and Girls Club.

MegaCorp likes to do things in a MEGA way so each registrant will receive a race t-shirt, an awesome swag bag, free brunch and music following the race in MegaCorp’s courtyard.

WHEN

Saturday, April 25, 2026

DISTANCES OFFERED

5K Run/Walk - This event is timed

1 Mile Run/Walk - This event is timed.

*You can walk or run either event.

START / FINISH LINE LOCATION

MegaCorp Logistics Headquarters

1011 Ashes Drive

Wilmington, NC 28405

PARKING

Parking is available at MegaCorp Logistics, around the office buildings at the end of Sir Tyler Drive, and by the Renaissance building in the Forum.

Do not park at Mayfaire Flats apartments.

SCHEDULE

Click HERE for Packet Pickup and Race Day Schedule Details

TO REGISTER

To register, click on the Sign-Up button in the top right of the website.

Online Registration is open until the race starts. We encourage you to register online before arriving to the event.

Registration will be available at the race. You will be asked to scan a QR Code with your phone to register online.

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The MegaRun benefits Brigade Boys & Girls Club of Southeast NC.

Bridgade Boys & Girls Club of Southeast NC has been in the “youth development business” in our community for over 120 years. Brigade serves more than 2,200 boys and girls across New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow counties.

A proud affiliate of the nationally renowned Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Brigade has been able to expand its reach without forgetting its roots: the children we serve and the community we are blessed to call home. Brigade’s mission is to inspire and, through character development, enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They focus on six core areas; Character and Leadership Development, Education, Career Development, Heath and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports and Recreation.

Girls on the Run and STRIDE are innovative health education and wellness programs, combining the power of running with life-changing self esteem and character-enhancing lessons. These lessons encourage healthy habits and active lifestyles in young boys and girls.

Many in our community are unable to afford access to this life-changing program. That's where you come in! All proceeds from the EmergeOrtho 5K go towards helping provide scholarships for these participants. Over 40% of our Girls on the Run & STRIDE participants utilize financial assistance and we couldn't support these families without your help!

Contact Us

Race Director: Ashley Barnes, ashley.barnes@ymcasenc.org

Girls on the Run/STRIDE Coordinator: Laura Spooner, Laura.Spooner@ymcasenc.org