Run Rare 5k

FEB
28
2026
Join the Run Rare 5K in Jacksonville, Arkansas on Feb 28, 2026 to walk, run or roll for Rarety. This nonprofit event raises rare disease awareness and connects families with in person and virtual options.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
5 kilometers

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Run Rare 5k - Jacksonville, AR

The Run Rare 5k takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Jacksonville, AR (1 Paradise Park Rd, 72076). The event offers an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K option. Registration for both events closes February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Entry fees are listed as $40; the in-person Run Rare 5k shows $0 for ages 0-10 and $40 for ages 11-99.

  • 5K - Run Rare 5k (in-person; ages 0-10 free, ages 11-99 $40)
  • 5K - Run Rare: Virtual Rarety 5K ($40)

Purpose and format

The event is organized by Rarety, a nonprofit founded by a student who has been living with a rare disease. The race invites participants to walk, run, or roll and includes a virtual option for those not attending in person. The stated goals are to raise awareness of rare diseases, highlight stories of people affected, create unity for families and caregivers, and support Rarety programs such as education, youth empowerment, outreach, and resources for rare disease families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.