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
Diamond Corporate Sponsorship – $7,500 Diamond Sponsorship includes Corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, name and logo on banner at the event, booth space and up to 25 participants.
Platinum Corporate Sponsorship – $5,000 Platinum Sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, name and logo on banner at the event and up to 25 participants.
Gold Corporate Sponsorship – $2,500 Gold Sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, small sign with name at the event and up to 20 participants.
Silver Corporate Sponsorship – $1,000 Silver Sponsorship includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, small sign with name at the event and up to 10 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 either Sharon King (sharon@mpssociety.org, 919-806-0101) or Jenny Jackson (jennifer@jenniferklein.org) 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
7:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up
9:00 AM: 5K Run
9:05 AM: 1 Mile Walk
10:00 AM: Awards
10:25 AM: Family Picnic