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RUN FOR A REASON IN 2026 -Wilmington Marathon
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a charity partner in several running events throughout the country as well as internationally. The mission of the Breathe Team is to allow volunteers to combine their passion for running with their dedication to find a cure for CF. As a member of Breathe Team, participants receive several benefits in exchange for fundraising a committed amount (minimum is based upon the race chosen).
New York. Boston. Berlin. Chicago. Sydney. Tokyo. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Breathe Team marathons are an incredible way to raise awareness and funding for cystic fibrosis, while running in some of the world’s premier races. Join the CF Foundation’s Breathe Team and help make a difference for people with cystic fibrosis. CF is a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. While progress has been made, we still lose precious lives to this disease every year.
When you join Breathe Team, you join others who want to make an impact while experiencing the joy, challenges, and personal triumphs associated with going the distance. Whether you are an elite runner looking to set records, or simply looking for a new challenge, we have a race for you!
We are here to support you from start to finish, with training, fundraising, and everything in between. When you join Breathe Team, you're backed by a community that’s with you every step of the way.
If you have secured your own bib to a race, you can put meaning to your miles and join Breathe Team through our Run Your Way program. With this DIY offering, YOU can choose your race and your fundraising goal while receiving many of the Breathe Team benefits.
Want to be added to our interest list for upcoming races? Fill out this form and you will be emailed when bibs for your interest races are available.
Your participation is crucial in helping us achieve our shared dream of a CF cure. To achieve this goal, more research is essential, requiring a very substantial investment. Even after a cure is found, customized care will be needed for generations to treat long-lasting health problems, making continued donor support vital. Fundraising is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today and take the first step towards changing lives! Help us find a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Location
23 E Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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START: 23 E Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Ready to go the distance and join us for the 2026 Novant Health Wilmington Beach to Boardwalk Marathon as part of the Breath Team? Start at sunrise with breathtaking Wrightsville Beach views and a lightning-fast, flat course.
By participating, you have the power to change thousands of lives impacted by cystic fibrosis. Your support helps the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund the research and care needed to help advance a cure for this disease. While we've made significant progress, we still have a long way to go. We still lose precious lives to CF every day. You can help us accelerate progress. Now is the time to act. To have the best experience possible, we ask that every runner takes the time to prepare physically and that you are willing to commit to raising the fundraising minimum, or more, for the cause. Every dollar raised supports our mission to provide adults and children with CF in the U.S. a better chance at living a long, healthy life.
The backdrop for setting personal bests with a fast, flat, and scenic point to point race. With a flat course this is the fastest paced course on the East Coast. Enjoy a fun and scenic race running by the beach and historic downtown!
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