Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Road, Bridgewater NJ
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
🏃♀️ Race Overview
The 4th Annual Run4Rare is set to return on May 16, 2026 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. This race is rain or shine.
👧 Aubrie's Story
Aubrie Rowland is a 6 year old Raritan resident attending First Grade at Milltown Primary School in Bridgewater, NJ. She was born with an ultra-rare Mitochondrial Disease, Leukoencephalopathy with Ovarian Failure (LKENP). This condition is terminal and has no cure. This run is hosted by Aubrie's mom, Ashley Rowland who is the Co-Founder of CureARS.
👪 CureARS Mission
CureARS is a parent organization (founded by two moms) supporting families and funding research that could lead to life-saving treatments for their children and others affected by mtARS disorders.
❤️ Dedication
Dedicate your miles to local resident, Aubrie and the thousands of others affected and those who will be diagnosed worldwide in 2025.
🎽 Race Features
- Run bib/time tracker: Receive a bib with a time tracker for the race.
- T-shirt: All in-person runners receive a t-shirt if registered prior to April 5th.
- Swag bag: Enjoy a swag bag for all in-person runners.
- Flat course: Experience a flat course at Duke Island Park.
- USATF Certified Course: The race features a USATF Certified Course (NJ22033JLW).
- Awards: Awards will be given for Overall first, second and third.
- Virtual runners: Participants can enter their time and receive virtual bibs.
🗓️ Event Agenda
- 8:30am: Registration/Packet Pickup
- 9:25am: Welcome
- 9:30am: 5k Start
- 9:35am: 1k Start
- 10:30am: Award Ceremony
🔗 More Information
For further details, visit the official race page: Run4Rare 5K / 1K.
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