Run4Rare 5k/1k
Event Details: Rain or Shine
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Date/Time: Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 9:30AM
Location: Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ
Questions? Contact Ashley at ashley@curears.org
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This event has passed.
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Third Annual Run 4 Rare 5K / 1K
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Aubrie Rowland is 5 year old Raritan resident attending Kindergarten at Milltown Primary School in Bridgewater, NJ. She was born with an ultra-rare Mitochondrial Disease, Leukoencephalopathy with Ovarian Failure (LKENP). This condition is terminal and has no cure. This run is hosted by Aubrie's mom, Ashley Rowland who is the Co-Founder of CureARS.
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CureARS is a parent organization (founded by two mom's) supporting families and funding research that could lead to life-saving treatments for their children and others affected.
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USATF Certified Course
This course is a USATF Certified Course (NJ16520JHP). Join this rare brain disease fighting community and dedicate your miles to the thousands affected by the mitochondrial ARS disorders and those who will be diagnosed worldwide in 2024.
Pricing
5K / 1K Walk & Run
$30/person includes event t-shirt (if registered prior to April 12th), run bib and time tracker.
$40/person Day of Run. Includes bib and timed tracking.
T-shirt not guaranteed after April 12th.
Virtual Walk/Run or Roll
$10/person virtual bib included.
Child (10 and under)
$15/person includes event t-shirt (if registered prior to April 12) and run bib.
$25/person Day of Run. T-shirt not guaranteed after April 12th.
Non-Runner
$10 includes entertainment
*To note, all tickets are final sale. We do not offer refunds.
Event Agenda
Pre-Registration on May 17th is
CANCELLED
Date: May 18, 2024
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8:30am Registration
9:25am Welcome
9:30am 5k Start
9:35am 1k Start
10:30am Award Ceremony
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Registration Includes:
Family Fun Activities
T-shirt for all registrations prior to April 12th
SWAG bag for runners/walkers
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More details to follow.
course map
Pre-registration Packet Pick-up
Cancelled due to logistical issues.
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Registration moved to 8:30am on May 18th.
Run Shirts
Shirts included if registered prior to April 12th.
Awards
Top 3 Overall
Social media
Spread the word! A cure begins with awareness!
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Use hashtags #run4rare5k and #curears