Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Join the National MPS Society at the 5th Annual Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event hosted by Long Beach locals, Lynn and Scott Hopkins!

This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease.  10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment.  3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this.  Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.

Race Details

7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment

9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk

10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle

10:30 AM: Beachside Picnic

Lunch is included in registration costs. Come out and enjoy a fun day to help raise awareness and funds for our MPS and ML families!

Start your Team Fundraiser!

At the top, hover over "Donate"

Select "become a fundraiser"

Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!

Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!

You can do this before or after you register

Not able to join in person? Participate virtually!

It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location.  You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K.  by participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to October 10th.  It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!

Contact Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org for sponsorship details.

In-person and virtual runners: Shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis when you register!

Your Gift Makes a Difference

The National MPS Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 11-2734849). Donations made in addition to race registration are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Race registration fees are not considered tax-deductible charitable contributions.

All proceeds from the Long Beach Race for Rare support the mission of the National MPS Society.