Run4Rare 5K
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Run4Rare 5K / 1K - Bridgewater, NJ
Run4Rare is scheduled for May 16, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The event is organized in support of CureARS, a parent organization founded by two mothers that supports families and funds research into mitochondrial aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase disorders (mtARS). The event is planned to proceed rain or shine and is described as the fifth annual edition.
The event offers multiple participation options and categories, including in-person and virtual formats. T-shirt distribution is available for in-person registrants who register prior to April 15. The course at Duke Island Park is described as flat and is USATF certified (NJ22033JLW). Race-day features include run bibs with a time tracker, overall awards for first through third places, and the ability for virtual participants to enter results and receive virtual bibs.
Registration fees vary by category. The organizer lists separate entries for standard 5K and 1K events, child categories for ages 10 and under, a virtual 5K / 1K option, and a non-runner option. The event is presented to honor a local child living with an ultra-rare mitochondrial leukoencephalopathy and to recognize others affected by similar conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
