Name: Raleigh Run for Rare 5K
Start: 2026-03-28
End: 2026-03-28
Location: Morrisville

About the Event

2026 Raleigh Run for Rare 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

The National MPS Society will host a timed 5K run and 1 mile walk, beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, March 28. The 1 mile walk will begin at 9:05 AM. Packet pickup and day of registration will open at 7:30 AM. A picnic for attendees and volunteers will be held after the race!

This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Once you register, either as an individual or as part of a team, you are set. We would love to see the posts of pictures participants on their 5K route. This is completely optional – but since our goal is to bring awareness to MPS and ML, we want to do just that. And by using #MPSAwareness on your social media posts, we will be able to keep up with the fun.

Not able to join in person? Participate virtually!

It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location. You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K. by participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to March 28th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Corporate Sponsorship - $2,000 (Platinum Sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, banner at the event and up to 25 participants)

Gold Corporate Sponsorship - $1,500 (Gold Sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, small sign at the event and up to 20 participants)

Team Sponsorship Level 1 - $500 (Team Level 1 sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, and up to 5 participants)

Team Sponsorship Level 2 - $300 (Team Level 2 sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, and up to 3 participants)

Please reach out to Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org or 919-806-0101 if you are interested in sponsoring the event.

Information on T-Shirts

In-person runners: Shirts guaranteed for the first 300 registrants.
Virtual runners: Register by February 23 to receive your shirt in time!

Race Details

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3.1 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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62.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:23

nightlight Sunset

19:23

About Morrisville

Learn more about the host city, Morrisville.

Morrisville is a town located primarily in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 29,630. Morrisville is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan region, located midway between the cities of Raleigh and Durham. The Research Triangle region encompasses the Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC Combined Statistical Area. The operational headquarters of Lenovo is located in the municipal limits.