Rare Disease Fun Run
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes for the Rare Disease Fun Run on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Railroad Park in Birmingham, Jefferson! This exciting event features both a 5K race and a 1-Mile Fun Run, welcoming everyone from competitive runners to casual walkers, ruckers, stroller-pushers, cyclists, and wheelchair racers. The Rare Disease Fun Run is not just about the race; it's a vibrant celebration of hope and community, aiming to raise awareness for the UAB Undiagnosed Disease Program and the challenges faced by those living with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
Join us at 8:00 AM for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and purpose. Participants can choose to have their 5K times officially recorded with chipped bibs, and every finisher will receive a special medal to commemorate their achievement. Bring your family and friends to help make a difference and foster a stronger understanding of rare conditions. Let's come together, support those in need, and make this event a resounding success! Mark your calendars—your participation could be the key to unlocking answers for many.
Join us at 8:00 AM for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and purpose. Participants can choose to have their 5K times officially recorded with chipped bibs, and every finisher will receive a special medal to commemorate their achievement. Bring your family and friends to help make a difference and foster a stronger understanding of rare conditions. Let's come together, support those in need, and make this event a resounding success! Mark your calendars—your participation could be the key to unlocking answers for many.
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 2nd UAB Undiagnosed Disease 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run! Whether you're a runner, walker, rucker, stroller-pusher, cyclist, or wheelchair racer, this inclusive event welcomes participants of all kinds. Our goal is to raise awareness for the UAB Undiagnosed Disease Program and to increase global knowledge about rare diseases. This event will bring the community together to support the search for answers for individuals living with rare and undiagnosed diseases. Its more than just a raceit's a celebration of hope and discovery.
Lets help raise awareness, foster community, and support those with rare conditions. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come make a difference with us!
This 5K race will be run with chipped bibs for participants who select to be timed, so race results will be available after the race is complete.
DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2026
TIME: 8:00 am
LOCATION: Railroad Park-1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233
TIMING COMPANY: The Right Time
All 5K participants will receive a FINISHER MEDAL.
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Lets help raise awareness, foster community, and support those with rare conditions. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come make a difference with us!
This 5K race will be run with chipped bibs for participants who select to be timed, so race results will be available after the race is complete.
DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2026
TIME: 8:00 am
LOCATION: Railroad Park-1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233
TIMING COMPANY: The Right Time
All 5K participants will receive a FINISHER MEDAL.
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:15AM CST)
Free
- Parents and guardians are encouraged to walk with children who are registered for the walk. - Strollers are welcome! -All participants will receive a finisher medal. -
5K Run/Walk
Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM CST)
Free
- Strollers are welcome! -All participants will receive a finisher medal.
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