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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 ([email protected], 919-806-0101) or Jenny Jackson ([email protected]) 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
Want to Volunteer?
Please complete this form and we will be in touch. Volunteer Form
Course Records - Lake Crabtree Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
6 Mile - Male: W. Newman - 36:25 (2022) 6 Mile - Female: N. Mellouk - 43:48 (2023)
4 Mile - Male: A. Regnier - 22:05 (2023) 4 Mile - Female: J. Mall - 25:24 (2022)
2 Mile - Male: R. Phelps - 11:30 (2023) 2 Mile - Female: K. Preissner - 14:59 (2022)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Families that end the old year focusing on fitness will begin the New Year building on that healthy mission. Pursuing a healthy lifestyle is not a short-lived New Year’s Resolution but a way of life that you carry from year to year. So, join Fit & Able to Run Out the Old Year together! Plus, its a morning race so it won't get in the way of your New Year Eve plans!
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
All races will have a mass start at 8:00 AM and the course closes for all races at 9:30 AM (In-person Race Day Schedule). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * The main park gates will be closed to all vehicle traffic between 8:00 - 10:00 AM during the race. ** For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at [email protected].
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH LAST MILE REGISTRATION:
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 2 Mile, 4 Mile, & 6 Mile race options
2 Mile Lap Splits for the 4 Mile & 6 Mile races
Last Mile shirt and finishers champagne glass included for all 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by December 13th). Shirts available for purchase separately.
Over $6,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male/Female each race), Age Group (Top 3 Male/Female each age group), Picking Up the Pace, & New Course Record awards
Great rewards and prizes you can earn by referring your friends and family to sign up with you or even recruiting them to race as a "team"! * More details on the main site.
Earn points for Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Last Mile please email [email protected] for more information!
We can't wait to see you at the Last Mile!