Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 12:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! Kicking off at 9 AM, this exciting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to engage in a timed 5K run or walk, promoting awareness for MPS and ML. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, so be sure to arrive early to pick up your race packet.
Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, the Long Beach Race for Rare offers an inclusive and fun atmosphere. After the race, all attendees and volunteers are invited to enjoy a delightful family picnic! Don’t forget to share your journey on social media with #MPSAwareness to connect with fellow participants and help spread the word. Whether you're racing on the scenic streets of Long Beach or completing your 5K at your own pace and location, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and support for a great cause.
Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, the Long Beach Race for Rare offers an inclusive and fun atmosphere. After the race, all attendees and volunteers are invited to enjoy a delightful family picnic! Don’t forget to share your journey on social media with #MPSAwareness to connect with fellow participants and help spread the word. Whether you're racing on the scenic streets of Long Beach or completing your 5K at your own pace and location, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and support for a great cause.
Organiser's Description
The National MPS Society will host a timed 5K run/walk, beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, September 13. Packet pickup and day of registration will open at 7:30 AM. A picnic for attendees and volunteers will be held after the race!
This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Once you register, either as an individual or as part of a team, you are set. We would love to see the posts of pictures participants on their 5K route. This is completely optional but since our goal is to bring awareness to MPS and ML, we want to do just that. And by using #MPSAwareness on your social media posts, we will be able to keep up with the fun.
NOT ABLE TO JOIN IN PERSON? PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY!
It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location. You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K. by participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to September 13th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1,500 (PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, BANNER AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 20 PARTICIPANTS)
GOLD CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 (GOLD SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, SMALL SIGN AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 15 PARTICIPANTS)
TEAM SPONSORSHIP LEVEL 1 - $500 (TEAM LEVEL 1 SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, AND UP TO 10 PARTICIPANTS)
TEAM SPONSORSHIP LEVEL 2 - $300 (TEAM LEVEL 2 SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, AND UP TO 5 PARTICIPANTS)
Please reach out to Bethany Greene at [email protected] or 919-806-0101 if you are interested in sponsoring the event.
INFORMATION ON T-SHIRTS
In-person runners: Shirts guaranteed if you register by August 10th or for the first 200 registrants.
Virtual runners: Register by August 10th to receive your shirt in time!
RACE DETAILS
7:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards
10:25 AM: Family Picnic
START YOUR TEAM FUNDRAISER!
At the top, hover over "Donate"
Select "become a fundraiser"
Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!
Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!
You can do this before or after you register
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Please fill out this form and we will be in touch! Volunteer Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDtdcihyfIKZmd9yF-CWp7UiZOUgExQCo-ev9ESwGSdCPPEg/viewform?usp=header]
Lunch is included in the costs. Come out and enjoy a family day with a chance to win some fantastic items!
This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Once you register, either as an individual or as part of a team, you are set. We would love to see the posts of pictures participants on their 5K route. This is completely optional but since our goal is to bring awareness to MPS and ML, we want to do just that. And by using #MPSAwareness on your social media posts, we will be able to keep up with the fun.
NOT ABLE TO JOIN IN PERSON? PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY!
It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location. You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K. by participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to September 13th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1,500 (PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, BANNER AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 20 PARTICIPANTS)
GOLD CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 (GOLD SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, SMALL SIGN AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 15 PARTICIPANTS)
TEAM SPONSORSHIP LEVEL 1 - $500 (TEAM LEVEL 1 SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, AND UP TO 10 PARTICIPANTS)
TEAM SPONSORSHIP LEVEL 2 - $300 (TEAM LEVEL 2 SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, AND UP TO 5 PARTICIPANTS)
Please reach out to Bethany Greene at [email protected] or 919-806-0101 if you are interested in sponsoring the event.
INFORMATION ON T-SHIRTS
In-person runners: Shirts guaranteed if you register by August 10th or for the first 200 registrants.
Virtual runners: Register by August 10th to receive your shirt in time!
RACE DETAILS
7:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards
10:25 AM: Family Picnic
START YOUR TEAM FUNDRAISER!
At the top, hover over "Donate"
Select "become a fundraiser"
Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!
Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!
You can do this before or after you register
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Please fill out this form and we will be in touch! Volunteer Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDtdcihyfIKZmd9yF-CWp7UiZOUgExQCo-ev9ESwGSdCPPEg/viewform?usp=header]
Lunch is included in the costs. Come out and enjoy a family day with a chance to win some fantastic items!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOON -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOON -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS SOON -
Picnic Only
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 13th September 2025 (12:00AM PDT)
$11.60
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