3rd Annual PPP3CA Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk campaign held at Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas! This race benefits the PPP3CA Hope Foundation, a parent-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing research for PPP3CA rare disease.  Proceeds help fund critical research, advance collaboration, raise awareness, and support families affected by PPP3CA.

Complete a 1 Mile Walk or a 5K Run/Walk while helping children with PPP3CA that causes neurodevelopmental disabilities including drug-resistant epilepsy. 
Not a runner? No problem! Come for the coffee, stay for breakfast, raffles, and to learn about PPP3CA!

On August 23rd, run, walk, or simply show up to visit with us at 9AM! Registration will begin at 8:00AM.

This is a family-friendly event!  We will have a free pancake bar and water starting at 8AM along with Chaos Coffee Truck on-site to purchase your favorite morning drink. The Kona-Ice Truck will be on-site from 9:30AM-10:30AM.  Kids can get their faces painted for free from 8:30AM-10:30AM. Race Winners and Medal Awards announced at 10AM. Raffle Basket Prize Winners announced at 10:30AM.

Registration Options:
1. Full Zebra Experience - Kansas: $40  (includes registration, access to vendors on-site, and opportunity to participate in raffles + Race for Rare Logo Tshirt + Swag Bag sponsored items)
2. Basic Entry - Kansas: $20  (includes registration, access to vendors on-site, and opportunity to participate in raffles)
3. Basic Entry - Virtual: $20  (includes registration only - join our fight anywhere & anytime to support kids with PPP3CA!)

Kansas participants will have the option to buy raffle tickets for chances to win amazing prize baskets from our local sponsors!  
Cash and Venmo options available for purchase.

This year, we will have 2x the amount of awards to hand out!  
We will be awarding Winner Medals the following categories for those that complete the 5K Run:
Note: This is an Untimed Race.  
- “Tiny Stripes” Age 0-6
- “Growing Stripes” Age 7-12
- “Rising Stripes” Age 13-19
- “Prime Stripes” Age 20-29
- “Strong Stripes” Age 30-39
- “Enduring Stripes” Age 40-49
- “Legacy Stripes” Age 50-59
- “Golden Stripes” Age 60+ 
- “Lifetime Stripes Award” Eldest Runner
- “Hope Champion” Best Overall Male
- “Hope Champion” Best Overall Female
- “Claire’s Courage Award: The Bravest Stripes” 

To learn more about our nonprofit’s mission and current research to find effective, targeted treatments for our children, please visit: www.ppp3cahope.org or email Jacci Pittz at [email protected]

We greatly appreciate the support of our local businesses each year in helping make this event successful and fun for all who participate.  If you’re interested in getting involved this year, please reach out to Jacci at [email protected]

Share your support by posting your race photos and tagging us @ppp3cahopefoundation and @rare_like_claire with hashtags #ppp3ca #raceforrare
  
We look forward to racing towards a treatment with you!