Run For Rare
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
- Price $10.00 - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for an inspiring day of movement and community at the inaugural Run For Rare on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery. This exciting event features a 5K Run and a 1-Mile Walk, both designed to support Uplifting Athletes and raise awareness for the 30 million Americans living with rare diseases. Organized by the dedicated students of the Sport Business Association at Gwynedd Mercy University, this event embodies the spirit of connection, purpose, and leadership through sport.
As participants take to the course, they will not only enjoy an uplifting experience but also contribute to vital research funding and family support for those affected by rare diseases. Mark your calendars for important dates: registration opens on March 16, and the deadline for race shirt registration is April 5. Online registration closes on April 25, but you can still register on race day. Join us in making a difference—every step counts!
As participants take to the course, they will not only enjoy an uplifting experience but also contribute to vital research funding and family support for those affected by rare diseases. Mark your calendars for important dates: registration opens on March 16, and the deadline for race shirt registration is April 5. Online registration closes on April 25, but you can still register on race day. Join us in making a difference—every step counts!
Organiser's Description
This spring, the Sport Business Association at Gwynedd Mercy University is turning movement into meaning for the rare disease community.
We are proud to host our inaugural, 100% student-run 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk, supporting Uplifting Athletes and the continued growth of the Sport Business Association. What began as a classroom collaboration has grown into a student-led initiative that uses sport to bring people together and create real impact.
Uplifting Athletes is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that harnesses the power of sport to support the 30 million Americans living with rare diseases through research funding, family support, and leadership development.
At Gwynedd Mercy, we believe sport is more than competition - it is connection, purpose, and leadership.
All proceeds from this event will support Uplifting Athletes and future initiatives led by the Sport Business Association. Every registration, donation, and stride helps make a difference.
Thank you for being part of our inaugural event and for running alongside us in support of the rare disease community.
Important information:
MARCH 16TH - Registration Opens
APRIL 5TH - Registration Deadline for Race Shirt
APRIL 25TH - Online registration closes. Participants can register on race day only
APRIL 26TH - Race Day!
We are proud to host our inaugural, 100% student-run 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk, supporting Uplifting Athletes and the continued growth of the Sport Business Association. What began as a classroom collaboration has grown into a student-led initiative that uses sport to bring people together and create real impact.
Uplifting Athletes is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that harnesses the power of sport to support the 30 million Americans living with rare diseases through research funding, family support, and leadership development.
At Gwynedd Mercy, we believe sport is more than competition - it is connection, purpose, and leadership.
All proceeds from this event will support Uplifting Athletes and future initiatives led by the Sport Business Association. Every registration, donation, and stride helps make a difference.
Thank you for being part of our inaugural event and for running alongside us in support of the rare disease community.
Important information:
MARCH 16TH - Registration Opens
APRIL 5TH - Registration Deadline for Race Shirt
APRIL 25TH - Online registration closes. Participants can register on race day only
APRIL 26TH - Race Day!
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1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, 19437, PA, United States
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