Rare Disease Day
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 7:50AM CST
- Location Denton, Texas
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Rare Disease Day 5K on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Denton! This exciting event aims to raise awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases. Participants can choose to run the 5K or a 1-mile fun run, making it a perfect occasion for everyone, regardless of their fitness level.
All finishers will be rewarded with a custom event-themed medal, while the top four runners in each age group will receive an additional award medal to celebrate their achievements. Registration includes a participation t-shirt (5K & 1M) and eligibility for age group awards, with 3 deep awards for various age divisions. Don't miss this chance to support a vital cause and enjoy a day of community spirit and athleticism! Remember to register by February 14 to guarantee your t-shirt size. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
All finishers will be rewarded with a custom event-themed medal, while the top four runners in each age group will receive an additional award medal to celebrate their achievements. Registration includes a participation t-shirt (5K & 1M) and eligibility for age group awards, with 3 deep awards for various age divisions. Don't miss this chance to support a vital cause and enjoy a day of community spirit and athleticism! Remember to register by February 14 to guarantee your t-shirt size. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Run Different is honored to present our first ever RARE DISEASE DAY 5K! Rare Disease Day is observed on February 28th each year to raise awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases. Help us bring attention to this often-overlooked cause! Finishers will receive a CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED MEDAL! Those who place top FOUR in their age group will win an _ADDITIONAL AWARD MEDAL_!
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K & 1M)_ _**REGISTER BY 02/14 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE**_
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K & 1M)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) WILL RECEIVE _PLATINUM MEDALS_!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K & 1M)_ _**REGISTER BY 02/14 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE**_
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K & 1M)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) WILL RECEIVE _PLATINUM MEDALS_!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
Rare Disease Day
