Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The National MPS Society will host a timed 5K run/walk, beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, September 13. Packet pickup and day of registration will open at 7:30 AM. A picnic for attendees and volunteers will be held after the race!

👥 Who Can Participate

• Open Event: This event is open to individuals of all ages and abilities.
• Team or Individual: Once you register, either as an individual or as part of a team, you are set.
• Photo Shares: We would love to see the posts of pictures participants on their 5K route.
• Aim for Awareness: Use #MPSAwareness on your social media posts to help us keep up with the fun.

🌐 Participate Virtually

It is just like any other 5K, except there is no official race location. You get to choose where, with whom, and even how you want to complete the 5K. By participating virtually, you can run the 5K at any time leading up to September 13th. It can even be done in increments, keep track of your distance until you hit the 5K!

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities

• Platinum Corporate Sponsorship: $1,500 (includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, banner at the event, and up to 20 participants)
• Gold Corporate Sponsorship: $1,000 (includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, small sign at the event, and up to 15 participants)
• Team Sponsorship Level 1: $500 (includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, and up to 10 participants)
• Team Sponsorship Level 2: $300 (includes corporate name and logo on back of t-shirt, website recognition, and up to 5 participants)

Please reach out to Bethany Greene at bethany@mpssociety.org or 919-806-0101 if you are interested in sponsoring the event.

👕 T-Shirt Information

• In-Person Runners: Shirts guaranteed if you register by August 10th or for the first 200 registrants.
• Virtual Runners: Register by August 10th to receive your shirt in time!

🕘 Race Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Onsite registration and packet pick-up
• 9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
• 10:00 AM: Awards
• 10:25 AM: Family Picnic

🎉 Start Your Team Fundraiser

• Navigate: At the top, hover over "Donate"
• Select: Choose "become a fundraiser"
• Create: Create your team page - Choose your photo, team name, bio and fundraising goal!
• Share: Share the link for people to donate directly to your fundraiser!

You can do this before or after you register.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Please fill out this form and we will be in touch! Volunteer Form
Lunch is included in the costs. Come out and enjoy a family day with a chance to win some fantastic items!

🔗 Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Long Beach Race for Rare 5K.