ARK Foundation RUN FOR RARE
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Time 10:00AM MDT
- Location Missoula, Montana
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the ARK Foundation's RUN FOR RARE on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in beautiful Missoula! This inspiring event features a 5K route designed for runners and walkers of all fitness levels, making it accessible for everyone, including strollers and wheelchairs. With over 7,000 rare diseases affecting 5% of the world's population, this event is a significant opportunity to raise awareness and support for individuals and families impacted by these conditions.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with pre and post-race activities, including music, refreshments, and exciting raffle prizes from local businesses. Every participant will receive a raffle ticket, with the chance to purchase more to support this worthy cause. Children under 18 can join for free, making it a fantastic family-friendly event! We encourage everyone to add a unique zebra-themed flair to their outfits, symbolizing the diversity of rare diseases. Your participation, whether running, walking, or cheering, contributes to a future filled with understanding, hope, and support for families in western Montana. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference—mark your calendars and be part of a meaningful day!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere filled with pre and post-race activities, including music, refreshments, and exciting raffle prizes from local businesses. Every participant will receive a raffle ticket, with the chance to purchase more to support this worthy cause. Children under 18 can join for free, making it a fantastic family-friendly event! We encourage everyone to add a unique zebra-themed flair to their outfits, symbolizing the diversity of rare diseases. Your participation, whether running, walking, or cheering, contributes to a future filled with understanding, hope, and support for families in western Montana. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference—mark your calendars and be part of a meaningful day!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the Run for Rare 5K, an event to raise awareness and support for individuals affected by rare diseases. Over 7,000 rare diseases have been identified worldwide and people with rare disease represent 5% of the worlds population.
Event Highlights:
*A 5K route open to runners and walkers of all fitness and ability levels: this 5k route is fully paved to allow for strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices.
* Pre and post-race activities with music, refreshments, prizes, and community stories.
* A raffle including items from local businesses (see raffle donors below), each participant will receive 1 raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $1.
* Mountain Berry Bowls
* A chance to support ongoing awareness and advocacy efforts of the ARK Foundation.
* Event t-shirts for all registrants
* Children under the age of 18 participate for free!
View the course map on Strava at: https://www.strava.com/routes/3320886051403139206
The race starting point is at the gazebo near the pickle ball fields at Fort Missoula.
IN THE SPIRIT OF RAISING AWARENESS, WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO ADD A TOUCH OF ZEBRA-THEMED FLAIR TO THEIR OUTFITS IF THEYD LIKESYMBOLIZING THE UNIQUENESS OF RARE DISEASES. WHETHER YOU RUN, WALK, OR CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES, YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS US CREATE A FUTURE OF UNDERSTANDING, HOPE, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING THE UNIMAGINABLE IN WESTERN MONTANA.
All proceeds go to The ARK Foundation, a local 501c3 foundation dedicated to helping tough kids and their families. Our mission is to provide financial support and advocacy for families of children living with rare, complex, or chronic medical conditions. We strive to enhance their quality of life and foster hope through awareness and collaboration. Learn more at www.ark-foundation.org
Event Highlights:
*A 5K route open to runners and walkers of all fitness and ability levels: this 5k route is fully paved to allow for strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices.
* Pre and post-race activities with music, refreshments, prizes, and community stories.
* A raffle including items from local businesses (see raffle donors below), each participant will receive 1 raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $1.
* Mountain Berry Bowls
* A chance to support ongoing awareness and advocacy efforts of the ARK Foundation.
* Event t-shirts for all registrants
* Children under the age of 18 participate for free!
View the course map on Strava at: https://www.strava.com/routes/3320886051403139206
The race starting point is at the gazebo near the pickle ball fields at Fort Missoula.
IN THE SPIRIT OF RAISING AWARENESS, WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO ADD A TOUCH OF ZEBRA-THEMED FLAIR TO THEIR OUTFITS IF THEYD LIKESYMBOLIZING THE UNIQUENESS OF RARE DISEASES. WHETHER YOU RUN, WALK, OR CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES, YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS US CREATE A FUTURE OF UNDERSTANDING, HOPE, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING THE UNIMAGINABLE IN WESTERN MONTANA.
All proceeds go to The ARK Foundation, a local 501c3 foundation dedicated to helping tough kids and their families. Our mission is to provide financial support and advocacy for families of children living with rare, complex, or chronic medical conditions. We strive to enhance their quality of life and foster hope through awareness and collaboration. Learn more at www.ark-foundation.org
Races
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ARK Foundation Run for Rare 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (10:00AM MDT)
$27.50
ARK Foundation RUN FOR RARE
