Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the 5th Annual Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This uplifting event is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for those living with rare diseases, with proceeds benefiting the National MPS Society. Join us for a day filled with excitement and purpose, starting at 7:30 AM with onsite registration and pre-race entertainment, followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 AM. Participants can also look forward to awards and a raffle at 10:00 AM, and a delightful beachside picnic at 10:30 AM, all included with registration!
Whether you choose to run or walk in person or participate virtually, your involvement makes a significant difference. With 10% of Americans affected by rare diseases and only a small fraction receiving treatment, your support is crucial. Form a team, fundraise, and spread the word to help change lives! Don’t forget, participants who register by September 10th are guaranteed a race shirt. Let’s come together to make a positive impact in the lives of MPS and ML families on this special day!
Whether you choose to run or walk in person or participate virtually, your involvement makes a significant difference. With 10% of Americans affected by rare diseases and only a small fraction receiving treatment, your support is crucial. Form a team, fundraise, and spread the word to help change lives! Don’t forget, participants who register by September 10th are guaranteed a race shirt. Let’s come together to make a positive impact in the lives of MPS and ML families on this special day!
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE NATIONAL MPS SOCIETY AT THE 5TH ANNUAL LONG BEACH RACE FOR RARE 5K RUN & WALK EVENT HOSTED BY LONG BEACH LOCALS, LYNN AND SCOTT HOPKINS!
This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease. 10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment. 3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this. Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.
RACE DETAILS
7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle
10:30 AM: Beachside Picnic
_Lunch is included in registration costs. Come out and enjoy a fun day to help raise awareness and funds for our MPS and ML families!_
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
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 October 10th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!
Contact Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org for sponsorship details.
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL RUNNERS: SHIRTS GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 10TH!
_All proceeds go to furthering the mission of the National MPS Society. FEIN: 11-2734849_
This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease. 10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment. 3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this. Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.
RACE DETAILS
7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle
10:30 AM: Beachside Picnic
_Lunch is included in registration costs. Come out and enjoy a fun day to help raise awareness and funds for our MPS and ML families!_
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
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 October 10th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!
Contact Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org for sponsorship details.
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL RUNNERS: SHIRTS GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 10TH!
_All proceeds go to furthering the mission of the National MPS Society. FEIN: 11-2734849_
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