WHAT The Liam Strong Charity Beach Run was created to honor our son, Liam Fredric Batten, who we lost at 6 months of age to childhood cancer. In the short time he was here, Liam inspired every person he touched in more ways than we can put into words. We want to honor Liam and give back to all of the doctors and nurses at North Carolina Children’s Hospital that are so special to our family. WHEN Sunday, September 20, 2026 WHERE Johnnie Mercer's Pier 23 E Salisbury Street Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 PARKING Parking is available through metered parking (can be paid with CC). PACKET PICKUP Saturday, September 19, 2026: Flying Machine Oyster Bar* (530 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480) 4-6PM *If you cannot make it to Pre-Race Packet Pickup, we do offer last chance pick-up on Sunday morning. We encourage you to get your packet on Saturday to avoid lines on race morning. RACE DAY SCHEDULE Sunday, September 20, 2026 Johnnie Mercer's Pier 23 E Salisbury Street Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Wrightsville Beach, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
