Raleigh Run for Rare 5K
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Morrisville, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Raleigh Run for Rare 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Morrisville, Wake! This exciting event features a timed 5K run starting at 9 AM, followed by a fun 1-mile walk at 9:05 AM, making it perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this is a wonderful opportunity to support awareness for MPS and ML while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors. Don’t forget to register early to secure your event shirt and join us for a delightful picnic after the race!
Can't make it in person? No problem! You can participate virtually, choosing your own time and place to complete the 5K. Track your distance leading up to the event and share your journey with the hashtag #MPSAwareness on social media. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM and awards at 10 AM, the Raleigh Run for Rare promises a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Can't make it in person? No problem! You can participate virtually, choosing your own time and place to complete the 5K. Track your distance leading up to the event and share your journey with the hashtag #MPSAwareness on social media. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM and awards at 10 AM, the Raleigh Run for Rare promises a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
2026 RALEIGH RUN FOR RARE 5K RUN AND 1 MILE WALK
The National MPS Society will host a timed 5K run and 1 mile walk, beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, March 28. The 1 mile walk will begin at 9:05 AM. 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 March 28th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $2,000 (PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, BANNER AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 25 PARTICIPANTS)
GOLD CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1,500 (GOLD SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, SMALL SIGN AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 20 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 5 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 3 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 for the first 300 registrants.
* Virtual runners: Register by FEBRUARY 23 to receive your shirt in time!
RACE DETAILS
7:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up
9:00 AM: 5K Run
9:05 AM: 1 Mile Walk
10:00 AM: Awards
10:25 AM: Family Picnic
The National MPS Society will host a timed 5K run and 1 mile walk, beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, March 28. The 1 mile walk will begin at 9:05 AM. 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 March 28th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $2,000 (PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, BANNER AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 25 PARTICIPANTS)
GOLD CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1,500 (GOLD SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES CORPORATE NAME AND LOGO ON BACK OF T-SHIRT, WEBSITE RECOGNITION, SMALL SIGN AT THE EVENT AND UP TO 20 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 5 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 3 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 for the first 300 registrants.
* Virtual runners: Register by FEBRUARY 23 to receive your shirt in time!
RACE DETAILS
7:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up
9:00 AM: 5K Run
9:05 AM: 1 Mile Walk
10:00 AM: Awards
10:25 AM: Family Picnic
Races
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Raleigh Run for Rare 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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Raleigh Run for Rare 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$32.80
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Virtual 5K and 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
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Picnic Only
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 28th March 2026 (10:25AM EDT)
$11.60
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Lake Crabtree Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, 27560, NC, United States
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