Please join us for our 3RD ANNUAL RACE FOR RARE 5K RUN/WALK campaign held at _Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas_! This race benefits the PPP3CA HOPE FOUNDATION, a parent-led _501(c)(3) nonprofit _dedicated to advancing research for PPP3CA rare disease. Proceeds help fund critical research, advance collaboration, raise awareness, and support families affected by PPP3CA.

Complete a 1 Mile Walk or a 5K Run/Walk while helping children with PPP3CA that causes NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES including DRUG-RESISTANT EPILEPSY.
Not a runner? No problem! Come for the coffee, stay for breakfast, silent auction, and to learn about PPP3CA!

On August 23rd, run, walk, or simply show up to visit with us at 9AM! REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM.

This is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT!
Shelter House #3 will have air conditioning and restrooms. Parking available and nearby at public playground.
We will have a free pancake bar provided by Hazel Catering starting at 8AM.
Water provided at the Shelter House and on the trail by HTeaO-Raymore.
The Kona-Ice Truck will be on-site from 9:30AM-10:30AM.
Kids can get their faces painted for free by Aunt Nancy's Face Art from 8:30AM-10:30AM.
Kids will receive participation medals again this year!
C.Shinn Photography will be there again to photograph the memories!
Balloons By Cathryn KC will make a beautiful photo op for you to take photos!
Make it memorable by visiting the Finely Linked Booth for permanent jewelry!
RACE WINNERS AND MEDAL AWARDS (sponsored by Tallgrass Travel Katie Pittz) ANNOUNCED AT 10AM.
SILENT AUCTION PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 10:30AM.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
1. FULL ZEBRA EXPERIENCE - KANSAS: $40 (includes registration, access to vendors on-site, and opportunity to participate in silent auction + Race for Rare Logo Tshirt + Swag Bag sponsored items). Shirts made by Social Sideline Co. Registration for this will close July 31st!

2. BASIC ENTRY - KANSAS: $20 (includes registration, access to vendors on-site, and opportunity to participate in silent auction)
3. BASIC ENTRY - VIRTUAL: $20 (includes registration only - join our fight anywhere & anytime to support kids with PPP3CA!)
Virtual supporters may purchase a shirt here [https://sidelinesocialcollective.com/products/race-for-rare-5k-t-shirt-2026?variant=53520065986839].

Kansas participants will have the option to bid on amazing prize baskets from our local business donors!
Cash, Check, and Venmo options available for purchase.

This year, we will have 2x the amount of awards to hand out!
We will be awarding WINNER MEDALS the following categories for those that complete the 5K Run:
_Note: This is an Untimed Race. _
- Tiny Stripes Age 0-6
- Growing Stripes Age 7-12
- Rising Stripes Age 13-19
- Prime Stripes Age 20-29
- Strong Stripes Age 30-39
- Enduring Stripes Age 40-49
- Legacy Stripes Age 50-59
- Golden Stripes Age 60+
- Lifetime Stripes Award Eldest Runner
- Hope Champion Best Overall Male
- Hope Champion Best Overall Female
- Claires Courage Award: The Bravest Stripes

To learn more about our nonprofits mission and current research to find effective, targeted treatments for our children, please visit: www.ppp3cahope.org [https://www.ppp3cahope.org] or email Jacci Pittz at jacci@ppp3cahope.org

We greatly appreciate the support of our local businesses each year in helping make this event successful and fun for all who participate. If youre interested in getting involved this year, please reach out to Jacci at jacci@ppp3cahope.org

Share your support by posting your race photos and tagging us @ppp3cahopefoundation and @rare_like_claire with hashtags #ppp3ca #raceforrare #raceforclaire

We look forward to racing towards a treatment with you!