Zebra Run for Rare Disease

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From United MSD Foundation

Saturday, March 29, 2025 Past event
7:00 AM CDT
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
$25.00–$45.00 · 3 races
1km, 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 8th Annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the beautiful Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs, Jackson! Organized by the United MSD Foundation, this exciting event aims to raise vital funds for MSD research and provide essential support for families affected by rare diseases. Participants can look forward to a fantastic day filled with community spirit and fun, featuring both a 1-mile all-ages fun run and a chip-timed 5k run, where you can choose to run or walk at your own pace.

Last year, the Zebra Run attracted nearly 400 runners and walkers across 20 U.S. states and even Spain, raising over $85,000 thanks to the generous support of 60+ sponsors and dedicated volunteers. This year, we're aiming to have participants from all 50 states join us in this meaningful cause! Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a complimentary lunch provided by our food sponsors as we come together to make a difference. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that celebrates community and supports important research—mark your calendars for March 29, 2025!

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Races

  • 1-mile Fun Run

    $25.00

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  • 5k

    $35.00

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  • Virtual

    Virtual

    $45.00

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Event information

Organiser's description

Zebra Run is a fundraising and community-building event that raises critical funds to further MSD research and family support. Once again, Zebra Run will feature a local event at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs and virtual runs across the country, and worldwide! With your 2024 event support, 60+ sponsors, nearly 400 runners/walkers in 20 U.S. states + Spain, and dozens of volunteers helped raise more than $85,000 toward critical MSD research and family support! Our goal is to have participants in all 50 states!

The 8th Annual Zebra Run will be held on March 29, 2025! The main, in-person Zebra Run includes both a 1-mile, all-ages fun run and a chip-timed 5k run, and participants can choose to run or walk either distance. Our in-person event also includes music, family-friendly activities, and complimentary lunch provided by food sponsors.

Location

499 Front Beach Dr, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-4603, United States

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