RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!
RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE! is a running race on June 13, 2027 in Salem, OR, with entry fees from $35 to $45.
- Date
- June 13, 2027 (325 days to go)
- Location
- 200 Water ST NE, Salem, OR
- Price
- $35–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Haley's Heroes Foundation presents the 8th 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 13, 2027. 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 12 pm.
Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for children.
Registration fee includes: a food coupon and ice cream coupon, a photo booth, and a t-shirt
June 12 - Early packet pick-up is 2 pm-4 pm at Gallagher's Fitness | 135 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
June 13 - 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!
Events
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
74°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salem Mcnary Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salem, OR
Population
176,666
as of 2023
City Elevation
174 ft
Nearest Airport
SLE
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field · 2 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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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Coming Up
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RUN/WALK FOR THE RARE!
Jun 13, 2027