Healthy Kids Day Fun Run
Fun Run · 1 mi · Walk
4/18/2026, 10:00:00 AM · Wilmington, North Carolina, US
Est. 2025 · Listed Mar 18, 2019
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Healthy Kids Day is a one day festival that will be held at Empie Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026. We will start the Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. The Fun Run will take participants around Empie Park and is just under 1 mile in length.
This is the 13th annual partnership with the City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation and the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina to present this fun filled day! This is a free community event that will offer families the opportunity to participate in active play and educational opportunities designed to improve health and wellness.
Free admission and free events include
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Sports Stations
- Face Painting
- Bouncy Houses
- Community Booths
- Animal Rescue Groups
- Zumba
-Tons of free giveaways and prizes!
- Food will be available for purchase by local food trucks
This is a FREE event, but you are encouraged to register to secure your Healthy Kids Day shirt. Shirts are available to the first 300 KIDS to sign up.
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