RUN FOR THE RARE!

  • Date Sun 8th June 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EST
  • Location Salem, Oregon
  • Price $32.80 - $43.40
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inspiring RUN FOR THE RARE event on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Salem, Marion! This uplifting 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk is hosted by Haley's Heroes Foundation to raise awareness for International Batten Disease Awareness Day. Did you know that 1 in 10 people are affected by a rare disease, with half of those being children? With over 7,000 known rare diseases and 350 million people impacted globally, this event is a crucial step toward change, as 95% of these diseases lack FDA-approved treatments or cures.

Join us at 10 AM for a fun-filled day starting and finishing outside of the Pavilion in the North Meadow. Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation will help make a difference in the lives of those with rare diseases. Registration is just $40 for adults and $30 for children, which includes an event t-shirt. Donโ€™t forget to share your experience on social media using #RUNFORTHERARE! Together, we can change the course of lives and spread awareness for this important cause.

Organiser's Description

Haley's Heroes Foundation presents RUN FOR THE RARE, a 10k, 5k and 1 mile run/walk to support International Batten Disease Awareness Day. Did you know that Rare is everywhere? Join us as we run on Sunday, June 8, 2025. 1 in 10 people have a rare disease and 50% of those are children. There are more than 7000 known rare diseases and an estimated 350 million people globally diagnosed with a rare disease. YET, 95% of all rare diseases don't have a FDA approved treatment or cure. Let's run (or walk) to change the course of the lives for all those with rare disease. Post pictures at #RUNFORTHERARE!

The race will start and finish outside of the Pavilion in the North Meadow. STARTING TIME IS 10AM AND ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE FINISHED BY 1PM.

Cost is $40 for adults and $30 for children and includes the t-shirt.

Races

  • RUN for the RARE 10k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS SOON
    Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the Pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE
  • RUN for the RARE 5k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS SOON
    Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the Pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE
  • RUN for the RARE 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS SOON
    Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE
  • RUN for the RARE 10k Race - Child Under 12

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS SOON
    Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE
  • RUN for the RARE 5k Race - Child Under 12

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS SOON
    Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE
  • RUN for the RARE 1 Mile Fun Run - Children Under 12

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 8th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS SOON

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200 Water ST NE, Salem, 97301, OR, United States

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