Run H.A.R.D. For Rare Kids!

  • Date Sat 21st February 2026 - Sat 28th February 2026
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price Free
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Ultra, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to make a difference at the Run H.A.R.D. For Rare Kids event, taking place from February 21 to February 28, 2026, in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Broward! This vibrant virtual run is designed to raise awareness and funds for children battling rare diseases and chronic illnesses. As we approach Rare Disease Day on February 28, join us on this impactful journey by logging your miles, whether you’re a hardcore runner aiming for 28 miles or prefer a more relaxed pace of 2 miles over the week.

No matter where you are in the world, you can participate! Gather friends and family to show your support, or simply relax and encourage others to run for these brave kids. Our goal is to raise $10,000, and every contribution helps. Share your journey on social media using the hashtags #FightingHARDFoundation and #RunHARD2026 to spread awareness and inspire others. Let’s come together to show love and support for kids fighting rare diseases—because every step counts in this important mission!

Organiser's Description

Let's raise some awareness for kids who are Fighting HARD (Having A Rare Disease)! We will be hosting a Virtual Run for Rare Disease Week and hope that you will join us to Run HARD for Rare Kids! Our mission at Fighting HARD Foundation is to help children with rare diseases and chronic illness to not feel alone. No matter where you are in the world, there are still plenty of ways to get involved! So get some friends and family together, log some miles, or relax for rare kids and show your support from your sofa! We are hoping to raise $10,000 this year, and every penny counts! Join an existing fundraiser or start your own, and share on social media with the hashtags #FightingHARDFoundation and #RunHARD2026 to help us raise awareness and funds for kids with rare diseases and chronic illnesses!

Rare Disease Day is February 28th, 2026, which is the rarest day of the year. We will be having our Virtual Run for the 8 days leading up to our Rare Day! You can participate in any event that you would like during those 8 days. Are you a HARD core runner? Rock out 28 miles. How about 8 miles in 8 days? Or 2 miles? Or maybe you just want to support our kids and Relax for Rare Kids instead! Some of our kids in the foundation may not be able to run or walk, so we thought this would be a great way to show them that others are running or walking FOR THEM! Let's all spread some love, raise some awareness, and Run HARD for Rare Kids!

Races

  • HARDcore: 28 Miles

    Free

    28 miles in a day? 28 miles in 2 days? Or 28 miles in 8 days! You decide...you have 8 days to Run HARD for Rare Kids and we can't wait to see how many people can complete the 28 miles!
  • Iron Man: 8 Miles

    Free

    8 miles! All in one day, one mile per day over 8 days? However you would like to do it! Track your time and complete 8 miles during Rare Disease Week and make it happen! This particular event of 8 miles is in memory of a very special little boy, Taylor "IronMan" Barta.
  • 5k Run

    Free

    For those who wish to run a true 5k, here's your chance! Our cross country runners and for anyone else who wishes to partake, you can rock out a 5k for rare kids!
  • 2 Miler

    Free

    2/28 is Rare Disease Day! HARD core runners can rock out the 28 miles, but maybe 2 miles is more your style! Pick a day or break it up over the 8 days...it's up to you! This will be a great choice for our Fighting HARD kiddos and for others who may want to participate, but aren't really into running. Take a few walks with the kids, hop on the treadmill, however you would like to get your 2 miles in to Run HARD for Rare Kids is fine by us!
  • Relax for Rare

    Free

    Let's face it...some of us just are NOT runners! Some of us simply are NOT able to run, and that's okay too! Want to help us raise some awareness for Rare Diseases from your sofa? No problem...Get creative and share your posts when you are Relaxing HARD for Rare Kids! Maybe your kiddo is participating in Run HARD for Rare Kids, but you finally get a chance to Relax! Whatever the reason, we can all raise some awareness for rare diseases!

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