RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!
- Date
- June 14, 2026
- Location
- 200 Water ST NE, Salem, OR
- Distance
- Can't attend? Be a Hero — Run/Walk where you are! · RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE 10k · RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE 5k & more
From the Organizer
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!
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!?
- RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE! is a running event held in Salem, OR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Salem, OR at 200 Water ST NE, Salem, OR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!
Jun 14, 2026