USATF Sanctioned Event/Certified Course
The 2nd Annual Run4Rare presented by CureARS is set to return on May 13, 2023 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ (New Location!!). This course is a USATF Certified Course (NJ16520JHP). Join this rare brain disease fighting community and dedicate your miles to local resident, Aubrie Rowland (4) and the thousands of others affected and those who will be diagnosed worldwide in 2023.
All of you are making a difference for children and families who fight these rare degenerative brain diseases known as the Mitochondrial ARS Disorders. Every 30 minutes a child is born who will develop a rare mitochondrial disease by the age of 10. There currently is no approved treatment option.
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CureARS is a parent organization (founded by two mom's) supporting families and funding research that could lead to life-saving treatments for their children and others affected. Ashley Rowland is a Raritan Resident and co-founder of CureARS.
Pricing
5k
Ends May 12
$40
1k
$20
Virtual (does not include shirt)
$10
In-Person Non-runner
(does not include a shirt)
$10
Team Janssen FRANCE
$25
Additional Shirt (on day of run)
$20
*To note, all tickets are final sale. We do not offer refunds.
ONLY 1K/5K TICKETS WILL GET A SHIRT
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DAY OF REGISTRATION 5K IS $45 AND 1K IS $25 - CASH OR VENMO ONLY
Team Set-up
We highly encourage joining a team!
*We highly encourage creating a Facebook Fundraiser to meet your goals! If interested, please reach out to Ashley Rowland at cure4ars@gmail.com for more information!
Event Details
Date: May 13, 2023
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9:00am Registration
9:30am 5k Start
9:35am 1k Start
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Registration Includes:
Entertainment
Family Fun Activities
SWAG Bag for the first 120 in-person registrations
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More details to follow.
course map
Pre-registration Packet Pick-up
There will be a shirt pick-up/early registration on
Friday, May 12, 2023 from 3pm - 5pm
at the following residential address:
53 Meehan Ave
Raritan, NJ 08869
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There will be a table set-up in the front yard. Street parking available.
Run Shirts
Shirts included for runners only. Additional shirts can be purchased at the event for $20.
Awards
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Top 3 Overall
Teams
Social media
Spread the word! A cure begins with awareness!
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Use hashtags #run4rare2023 and #curears