Run Rare 5k
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 12:00AM CDT
- Location Jacksonville, Arkansas
- Price $26.25 - $31.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring RUN RARE 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Jacksonville, Pulaski! This vibrant event, originally scheduled for February, has been rescheduled to celebrate the incredible stories of rare warriors, especially young individuals like Taylor, a brave Class of 2026 student fighting a rare disease. RUN RARE is more than just a race; it’s a powerful movement dedicated to raising awareness for the over 7,000 rare diseases that affect millions worldwide.
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to walk, run, or roll in solidarity with the rare disease community, whether in person or through a virtual option. Every step taken during this event helps amplify the voices of those often overlooked and reminds us that being different is powerful. By joining the RUN RARE 5K, you are part of a mission to create equity, inclusion, and support for families affected by rare diseases. Let’s come together to celebrate these remarkable stories and inspire change on this uplifting day!
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to walk, run, or roll in solidarity with the rare disease community, whether in person or through a virtual option. Every step taken during this event helps amplify the voices of those often overlooked and reminds us that being different is powerful. By joining the RUN RARE 5K, you are part of a mission to create equity, inclusion, and support for families affected by rare diseases. Let’s come together to celebrate these remarkable stories and inspire change on this uplifting day!
Organiser's Description
**** We have rescheduled our 2/28/2026 race until 03/14/2026*******
RUN RARE: The Rarety 5K is more than just a race... its a movement. A celebration. A call to action. Its a heartfelt and high-energy event powered by Rarety, a nonprofit organization founded by Taylor, a Class of 2026 student who has been bravely battling a rare disease for years.
This 5K honors the often unseen, unheard, and misunderstood voices of rare warriors around the world...especially young people like Taylor, whose personal journey with a rare condition became the heartbeat of this event. Taylors story of strength, perseverance, and faith is a testament to what it means to keep showing up, to keep fighting, and to never let a diagnosis define your destiny.
RUN RARE invites people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to walk, run, or roll in solidarity with the rare disease community. Whether youre lacing up in memory of someone you love, standing beside a warrior in your life, or showing support from across the country in our virtual option...your steps help amplify a message that is too often overlooked:
Being different is powerful!!!! And every rare story deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated!!!
Our Mission
The purpose of RUN RARE is to:
Raise awareness for rare diseases, many of which are unknown, underfunded, or misunderstood.
Shine a light on the stories of rare warriors, reminding them and the world that they are not invisible.
Provide a space of unity, inspiration, and strength for families, caregivers, and advocates.
Support the ongoing programs of Rarety, including education, youth empowerment, outreach, and resources for rare disease families.
Why It Matters
There are over 7,000 rare diseases affecting more than 300 million people worldwide, many of them children. Yet because of their rarity, many patients face delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and a lack of public awareness or understanding.
RUN RARE is about changing that!!
When you join this 5K, you are not just registering for a race... youre joining a movement that fights for equity, inclusion, awareness, and support for a deeply underrepresented community. Youre helping us say loudly and clearly: Its OK to be different. And being rare is something to be proud of!!
RUN RARE: The Rarety 5K is more than just a race... its a movement. A celebration. A call to action. Its a heartfelt and high-energy event powered by Rarety, a nonprofit organization founded by Taylor, a Class of 2026 student who has been bravely battling a rare disease for years.
This 5K honors the often unseen, unheard, and misunderstood voices of rare warriors around the world...especially young people like Taylor, whose personal journey with a rare condition became the heartbeat of this event. Taylors story of strength, perseverance, and faith is a testament to what it means to keep showing up, to keep fighting, and to never let a diagnosis define your destiny.
RUN RARE invites people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to walk, run, or roll in solidarity with the rare disease community. Whether youre lacing up in memory of someone you love, standing beside a warrior in your life, or showing support from across the country in our virtual option...your steps help amplify a message that is too often overlooked:
Being different is powerful!!!! And every rare story deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated!!!
Our Mission
The purpose of RUN RARE is to:
Raise awareness for rare diseases, many of which are unknown, underfunded, or misunderstood.
Shine a light on the stories of rare warriors, reminding them and the world that they are not invisible.
Provide a space of unity, inspiration, and strength for families, caregivers, and advocates.
Support the ongoing programs of Rarety, including education, youth empowerment, outreach, and resources for rare disease families.
Why It Matters
There are over 7,000 rare diseases affecting more than 300 million people worldwide, many of them children. Yet because of their rarity, many patients face delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and a lack of public awareness or understanding.
RUN RARE is about changing that!!
When you join this 5K, you are not just registering for a race... youre joining a movement that fights for equity, inclusion, awareness, and support for a deeply underrepresented community. Youre helping us say loudly and clearly: Its OK to be different. And being rare is something to be proud of!!
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