Rare Disease Fun Run
Rare Disease Fun Run is a running race on February 27, 2027 in Birmingham, AL.
- Date
- February 27, 2027 (219 days to go)
- Location
- 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2nd UAB Undiagnosed Disease 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run! Whether you're a runner, walker, rucker, stroller-pusher, cyclist, or wheelchair racer, this inclusive event welcomes participants of all kinds. Our goal is to raise awareness for the UAB Undiagnosed Disease Program and to increase global knowledge about rare diseases. This event will bring the community together to support the search for answers for individuals living with rare and undiagnosed diseases. It’s more than just a race—it's a celebration of hope and discovery.
Let’s help raise awareness, foster community, and support those with rare conditions. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and come make a difference with us!
This 5K race will be run with chipped bibs for participants who select to be timed, so race results will be available after the race is complete.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Railroad Park-1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233
Timing Company: The Right Time
All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal.
****IMPORTANT****: Packet Pick Up Locations!
We will be offering multiple options for packet pick up to make pick up convenient for participants. There will be the following pick up options:
- Tuesday, February 17th from 11am-12:30pm at Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)
- Thursday, February 19th from 10:30am-3:30pm at UAB Ryals School of Public Health Building 1665 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
- Thursday, February 19th from 11am-1pm at Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)
- Saturday, February 21st from 1pm-3pm at the Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)
- Monday, February 23rd from 11am-1:00pm at UAB Ryals School of Public Health Building 1665 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
- Tuesday, February 24th from 10am-1pm at Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Birmingham, AL
Population
199,322
as of 2023
City Elevation
669 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Rare Disease Fun Run
Feb 27, 2027