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 Fun Run (Non Timed)
Virtual 5K
Why Race for the Planet
Join us at the Race for the Planet to support a healthier ocean and environment! Your race registration helps fund the NC Aquariums' mission to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environment!
Race for the Planet - 5K and 1 Mile
April 19, 2026
Events
Sustainabili-TEE
Sustainabili-TEE included with all registrations through March 16. After March 16 you may select from remaining inventory while supplies last.
100% organic cotton shirt printed with water-based ink.
OR
Skip the T-shirt option
Have enough T shirts to last a lifetime? Check the NO SHIRT option under T-shirt size and donate $10 of your registration fee to the Aquarium. Donations fund the Aquarium's sustainability intiatives - reducing the carbon footprint of the event and expanding programs to eliminate single-use plastic, tackle hard-to-recycle materials, and enhance organic waste composting.
RACE SCHEDULE
Friday - April 17
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Packet Pick Up - Location - TBD
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
FIND YOUR FLOCK
Running is more fun with friends! Find your flock and save $50 on a team of 10 runners! Email renee@racefullsend.com to learn more!
Live Greener Every Day
Skip the straw. Each year, people in the US use enough straws to wrap around the earth 2.5 times. Straws are easily carried by the wind leading them to litter our beaches, oceans and waterways. Straws are one of the top 5 items found during beach sweeps in the US.
Turn it off. Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of electricity use in office buildings. Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you're leaving any room for 15 minutes or more. Switch off power strips and unplug electrical devices when you're not using them.
Dial it down. Moving your thermostat down just two degrees in winter and up two degrees in summer could save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
Carpool to the Race
Bring your own reusable water bottle to the race.
Reuse your race safety pins.
