Race for the Planet
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Sunday, April 19, 2026
3.1 Miles
Organizer's Description
NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM at FORT FISHER
RACE FOR THE PLANET
APRIL 19, 2026
ITS MORE THAN A RACE.
IT'S MOVEMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
FOR YOU, FOR THE AQUARIUM, AND FOR THE PLANET.
The 2026 Race for the Planet welcomes racers of all skill levels for a fun event through picturesque Fort Fisher.
3 GREAT RACE OPTIONS
IN-PERSON 5K
1 Mile Run (TIMED)
Virtual 5K
RACE SCHEDULE
Friday - April 17
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Packet Pick Up - Fleet Feet Crossroads - 3852 Carolina Beach Rd Suite 120, Wilmington, NC 28412
Sunday - April 19
6:30AM - 7:30 AM Packet Pick Up - Battle Acre Park (1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. South, Kure Beach, NC 28449. )
8:00 AM - 5K Race Start
8:05 AM - 1 Mile Start
Race Events
Run for the Planet 5K
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
1 Mile Fun Run (Timed)
Start Time: 8:05:00 AM
Run for the Planet VIRTUAL 5K
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 9:00:00 AM
