Run4Rare 5K
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Run4Rare 5K / 1K
Run4Rare 5K / 1K is scheduled for May 16, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and supports a parent-founded organization, CureARS, which assists families and funds research into mtARS disorders.
Distances and event options include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1K Run/Walk
- Child 5K (10 and under)
- Child 1K (10 and under)
- Virtual 5K / 1K
- Non-Runner entry
In-person participants receive a run bib and time tracker, a t-shirt if registered before April 5, and a swag bag. The course at Duke Island Park is described as flat and is USATF certified (NJ22033JLW). Awards are given to the top three overall finishers. Virtual participants can enter their times and receive virtual bibs.
The event is presented as rain or shine and is listed with a brief agenda that includes registration, a welcome, the race starts, and an awards ceremony. Sponsors and local partners are noted as supporting the event. The description emphasizes dedicating miles to local and global individuals affected by mtARS disorders and notes that proceeds and awareness efforts relate to research and family support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
