Rare Disease Fun Run

FEB
28
2026
Join the Rare Disease Fun Run in Birmingham to support the UAB Undiagnosed Disease Program with a 1 Mile fun run or 5K run or walk. All abilities are welcome in this inclusive community event raising awareness and celebrating resilience.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
5 kilometers

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Rare Disease Fun Run

The Rare Disease Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. The event is the 2nd UAB Undiagnosed Disease 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Its stated goals are to raise awareness for the UAB Undiagnosed Disease Program, increase global knowledge about rare diseases, and support individuals living with rare and undiagnosed conditions.

Event details and logistics

Distances offered:

  • 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 5K Run/Walk

Registration opens December 12, 2025. The listed price for both events is $0. The event location is Railroad Park, 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. The race will use chipped bibs so race results will be available after the event. The Right Time is listed as the timing company. All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal.

The event description notes inclusivity for a range of participants, including runners, walkers, ruckers, stroller-pushers, cyclists, and wheelchair racers. The organizer frames the event as a community activity to support research and awareness related to undiagnosed and rare diseases. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.