Run4Rare 5K / 1K

The 5th Annual Run4Rare is set to return on May 16, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. This race is rain or shine.

Aubrie Rowland is 7 year old Raritan resident attending Second Grade 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.

​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 by mtARS disorders.

Dedicate your miles to local resident, Aubrie and the thousands of others affected and those who will be diagnosed worldwide in 2026. ​

• Run bib/time tracker
• T-shirt for all in-person runners (if registered prior to April 15th)
• Flat course at Duke Island Park
• USATF Certified Course (NJ22033JLW)
• Awards for Overall first, second and third
• Virtual runners can enter their time and receive virtual bibs.

Event Agenda

• 8:30am Registration/Packet Pickup
• 9:25am Welcome
• 9:30am 5k Start
• 9:35am 1k Start
• 10:30am Award Ceremony

Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the Run4Rare 5K / 1K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Bridgewater.