Rare Disease Fun Run

Race Overview

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.

Event Purpose

• Aim: Raise awareness for the UAB Undiagnosed Disease Program.
• Inclusivity: Open to all types of participants.
• Community Support: Uniting efforts to help individuals with rare diseases.
• Celebration: A gathering of hope and discovery.

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
• Time: 8:00 am
• Location: Railroad Park - 1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233
• Timing Company: The Right Time

Course Information

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.

Click here for the course map

Finisher Medal

All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal.

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: 11am-12:30pm at Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)
• Thursday, February 19th: 10:30am-3:30pm at UAB Ryals School of Public Health Building 1665 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
• Thursday, February 19th: 11am-1pm at Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)
• Saturday, February 21st: 1pm-3pm at the Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)
• Monday, February 23rd: 11am-1:00pm at UAB Ryals School of Public Health Building 1665 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
• Tuesday, February 24th: 10am-1pm at Railroad Park 1600 1st Ave, S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (right across from HERO)

Race Registration

For more details and to register, please visit the following link: Rare Disease Fun Run Registration.