Run Rare 5k
Run Rare 5k is a running race on February 27–28, 2027 in Jacksonville, AR, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- February 27–28, 2027 (129 days to go)
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!
Events
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
59°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cabot, 7 mi from the venue.
About Jacksonville, AR
Population
29,285
as of 2023
City Elevation
307 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 13 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 122 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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run Rare 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
129
Days to train
- Race
- Run Rare 5k
- Date
- February 27–28, 2027
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Run Rare 5k
Feb 27, 2027