Rare Disease Fun Run

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

Click here for the course map

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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