Run Walk for the Zebra 5K
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Event overview
The NHRC Run Walk for the Zebra is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The event offers an in-person 5K run or walk, an in-person Walk, Roll, Stroll or Shuffle option, and a virtual participation option that allows people to participate from anywhere. The standard entry fee for each event option is $39. Registration closes on February 28, 2026.
Location and purpose
The in-person activities take place at 400 Union Square Drive, New Hope, PA 18938. The event is sponsored and hosted by the New Hope Run Club. The Zebra 5K raises awareness for the rare disease community; the zebra is used as the official symbol for rare diseases in the United States. Proceeds benefit patient assistance funds at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which provide financial support to pediatric rare disease patients and their families. The event description notes there are nearly 10,000 diseases considered rare and that about 1 in 10 Americans live with a rare disease or disorder. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
