Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Event Name: 5th Annual Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run
• Date: March 14, 2026
• Location: Freedom Park, Liberty, NC
• URL: Event Registration

🌟 Inspiration Behind the Event

• Honoring Lily: This event honors Lily Butler’s legacy and raises awareness about mental health.
• Impact: The funds support mental health initiatives through The Oaks Therapeutic Community.
• Lily's Legacy: Remembering her kindness, humility, and the impact she had on those around her.
• Community Support: Bringing together runners, walkers, and supporters from various backgrounds.

🎯 Goals for 2026

• Participation: Aim to attract runners from at least 35 states and beyond.
• Inclusivity: Options to participate in person or virtually to accommodate all.
• Awareness: Every step helps raise awareness and ensures support for those in need.
• Challenge: Encourage participation from a diverse range of individuals.

🤝 Community Engagement

• Team Spirit: Rally teams from schools, workplaces, churches, and neighborhoods.
• Movement: This is more than just a race: it’s about creating a united force for change.
• Course Challenge: Encourage participants to face the course together with Lily's message.
• Kindness: Promote the values of kindness and hope throughout the community.

🦸‍♂️ Kids Superhero Run

• Event Highlights: The Kids Superhero Run returns for its second year.
• Costume Fun: Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero costumes.
• Courage and Kindness: Celebrate values that Lily promoted within the community.
• Energy: Bringing excitement and fun to race day for the young participants.

✨ Join the Movement

• Sign Up: Register today to be part of this extraordinary event.
• Spread the Word: Encourage others to participate and contribute to the cause.
• Make an Impact: Aim for the 5th Annual Run with Lily to be the most impactful event yet.
• Quote: "You can be anything, be kind." – Lily Butler