3rd Annual PPP3CA Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk campaign held at Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas! This race benefits the PPP3CA Hope Foundation, a parent-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing research for PPP3CA rare disease.  Proceeds help fund critical research, advance collaboration, raise awareness, and support families affected by PPP3CA.

Complete a 1 Mile Walk or a 5K Run/Walk while helping children with PPP3CA that causes neurodevelopmental disabilities including drug-resistant epilepsy. 
Not a runner? No problem! Come for the coffee, stay for breakfast, raffles, and to learn about PPP3CA!

On August 23rd, run, walk, or simply show up to visit with us at 9AM! Registration will begin at 8:00AM.

This is a family-friendly event!  We will have a free pancake bar and water along with Chaos Coffee Truck on-site to purchase your favorite morning drink.  For kiddos, we will have bubbles, wristbands, face-paint and participant medals!  

Registration costs $20 this year, with an optional add-on ($20) for this year’s Race for Rare Logo Tshirt + Swag Bag 

This year, we will have 2x the amount of awards to hand out!  
We will be awarding Winner Medals the following categories for those that complete the 5K Run:
Note: This is an Untimed Race.  
- “Tiny Stripes” Age 0-6
- “Growing Stripes” Age 7-12
- “Rising Stripes” Age 13-19
- “Prime Stripes” Age 20-29
- “Strong Stripes” Age 30-39
- “Enduring Stripes” Age 40-49
- “Legacy Stripes” Age 50-59
- “Golden Stripes” Age 60+ 
- “Lifetime Stripes Award” Eldest Runner
- “Hope Champion” Best Overall Male
- “Hope Champion” Best Overall Female
- “Claire’s Courage Award: The Bravest Stripes” 

To learn more about our nonprofit’s mission and current research to find effective, targeted treatments for our children, please visit: www.ppp3cahope.org or email Jacci Pittz at jacci@ppp3cahope.org

We greatly appreciate the support of our local businesses each year in helping make this event successful and fun for all who participate.  If you’re interested in getting involved this year, please reach out to Jacci at jacci@ppp3cahope.org

Share your support by posting your race photos and tagging us @ppp3cahopefoundation and @rare_like_claire with hashtags #ppp3ca #raceforrare
  
We look forward to racing towards a treatment with you!

Join fellow runners on August 23, 2026 for the 3rd Annual PPP3CA Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Topeka.