RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!
About this race
Haley's Heroes Foundation presents the 7th Annual RUN/Walk FOR THE RARE, a 10k, 5k, and 1-mile run/walk to support International Batten Disease Awareness Day. Did you know that Rare is everywhere? Join us as we run on Sunday, June 14, 2026. 1 in 10 people have a rare disease, and 50% of those are children. There are more than 7,000 known rare diseases, and an estimated 350 million people globally are diagnosed with a rare disease. YET, 95% of all rare diseases don't have an FDA-approved treatment or cure. Let's run (or walk) to change the course of the lives of all those with rare diseases. Post pictures at #RUNWALKFORTHERARE!
The race will start and finish outside of the Pavilion in the North Meadow. The starting time is 10 am, and all participants should be finished by 1 pm.
Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for children.
Registration fee includes: a food coupon for corndogs and ice cream, a photo booth, and a t-shirt
June 13 - Early packet pick-up is 2 pm-4 pm at Gallagher's Fitness | 135 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
June 14 - Packet pick up begins at 9 am at the run
Can't attend? Be a Hero — Run/Walk where you are!
Be a hero from wherever you are—run/walk in place, in your neighborhood, on your favorite trail, or even on your treadmill. Every step helps us move closer to a cure.
Register to join the movement as a virtual participant. Your $45 donation includes an official event t-shirt (shipped right to you!) so you can show your support wherever you are.
Move with purpose. Make an impact. Be a Haley’s Hero.
Don’t forget to share your journey—post a selfie and tag it with #RUNFORTHERARE so we can celebrate with you!
Join fellow runners on February 26, 2023 for the RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Salem.
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Running
RUN FOR THE RARE 5k Race
Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE You can purchase a t-shirt for $15.
RUN FOR THE RARE 1 Mile Fun Run - Child under 12
Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE You can purchase a t-shirt for $15.
RUN FOR THE RARE 5k Race presented by Haley's Heroes Foundation - Child under 12
Join us at 10am at Riverfront City Park 200 Water ST NE Salem, OR 97301 We will be starting and finishing by the pavilion in the North Meadow. Post your selfie #RUNFORTHERARE You can purchase a t-shirt for $15.
RUN FOR THE RARE 1 Mile Fun Run
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Salem in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Salem
RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE! takes place in Salem, Oregon, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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