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Blue Ribbon Run

Date:
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location:
Isabel Holmes Bridge
Wilmington, North Carolina
28409
United States
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Links:
runsignup.com
Tags:
1.5 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Walk

WHAT

THE BLUE RIBBON RUN

The Blue Ribbon Run is an annual event raising money and awareness for a cure for colorectal cancer, while helping North Carolina families affected by this disease.

The Blue Ribbon Run is unique in its afternoon start time with a reception after at Dockside. The band Lunar Tide creates an atmosphere for celebration of life and hope to find a cure.

The t-shirt designs are a local favorite and blue hydrangeas are sold with all profits benefiting the goal of saving lives.

DATE

Saturday, March 28, 2026

LOCATION

Long Leaf Park

314 Pine Grove Drive

Wilmington, NC 28409

DISTANCES OFFERED

5K - Run or Walk | This is a Timed event

1.5 Mile - Run or Walk | This event is not timed

TO REGISTER

Click on SIGN UP at the top right

*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.

SCHEDULE of EVENTS

Click HERE for Schedule of Events

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The Blue Ribbon Run is a nonprofit for the Julie M. Brown and Christina Gianoplus Colon Cancer Foundation, which has an endowment established at UNC Lineberger. Partnering with Wilmington Gastroenterology, our goal is to raise awareness for early detection and prevention of colon cancer. We are proud to have made an invaluable impact on this community and are grateful for the sponsors and participants who help us continue in our fight against colon cancer.

To Learn More, visit the Blue Ribbon Run website HERE

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