The North Carolina Azalea Festival Seahawk Sun Run at UNCW is part of Homecoming weekend, featuring events suitable for walking or running. The festival collaborates with the UNCW Alumni Association to engage alumni and the Wilmington community. Registration can be completed online or in-person during packet pickup or on race day. Proceeds support the North Carolina Azalea Festival, a scholarship for UNCW students involved in the event, and paws4people, which trains assistance dogs.