Run Rare 5k

Check-in starts at 9:30

Race starts at 10:00am

RUN RARE: The Rarety 5K is more than just a race… It’s a movement. A celebration. A call to action!

Returning for its 2nd annual race on February 27, 2027, RUN RARE is part of A Rare Weekend presented by Rarety by Taylor Barton.

This heartfelt, high-energy event is powered by Rarety, a nonprofit organization founded by Taylor Barton, a Jacksonville High School Class of 2026 graduate who now plays flag football for Hendrix College. Taylor has bravely battled a rare disease for years, but she continues to pursue her dreams on and off the field.

This 5K honors the often unseen, unheard, and misunderstood voices of rare warriors around the world, especially young people like Taylor, whose personal journey became the heartbeat of this event. Her strength, perseverance, and faith reflect what it means to keep showing up, keep fighting, and never let a diagnosis define your destiny.

RUN RARE invites people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to walk, run, or roll in solidarity with the rare disease community. Whether you’re lacing up in memory of someone you love, standing beside a warrior in your life, or joining through our virtual option, your steps help amplify a message that is too often overlooked:

Being different is powerful! And every rare story deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated!