3rd Annual PPP3CA Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Topeka, KS; 3916 SE Memory Pt, Shelter House #3, 66609
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or walk to support PPP3CA research and bring hope to children with rare disease. A family-friendly event with fun for all.

Fun
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the PPP3CA Hope Foundation for their 3rd Annual Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk at Lake Shawnee in Topeka. This family-friendly event supports vital research for children living with PPP3CA disease, which causes developmental disabilities and severe epilepsy. Your participation helps fund critical progress, building on last year's success that raised nearly $15k for a research mouse model. Come together to race towards a cure and enjoy a supportive community atmosphere.

What to expect

Participate in a 1 Mile Walk or 5K Run/Walk on a paved trail.Enjoy a complimentary pancake bar and coffee truck on-site.Kids can look forward to face painting, bubbles, chalk, and finisher medals.

Standout details

Free pancake bar
Kids' finisher medals & face paint
Support PPP3CA research
First Place Awards for various categories

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sun, Aug 23, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Apr 24, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 23, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
5K
Sun, Aug 23, 12:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 23, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Flat road course, warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

From the organizer

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Race for Rare 5k Run/Walk campaign held at Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas ! This race benefits the PPP3CA Hope Foundation , a parent-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing research for PPP3CA rare disease. Proceeds help fund critical research, advance collaboration, raise awareness, and support families affected by PPP3CA.

Complete a 1 Mile Walk or a 5K Run/Walk while helping children with PPP3CA that causes neurodevelopmental disabilities including drug-resistant epilepsy . Not a runner? No problem! Come for the coffee, stay for breakfast, raffles, and to learn about PPP3CA!

On August 23rd, run, walk, or simply show up to visit with us at 9AM! Registration will begin at 8:00AM .

This is a family-friendly event ! We will have a free pancake bar and water along with Chaos Coffee Truck on-site to purchase your favorite morning drink. For kiddos, we will have bubbles, wristbands, face-paint and participant medals!

This year, we will have 2x the amount of awards to hand out! We will be awarding Winner Medals the following categories for those that complete the 5K Run: Note: This is an Untimed Race. - “Tiny Stripes” Age 0-6 - “Growing Stripes” Age 7-12 - “Rising Stripes” Age 13-19 - “Prime Stripes” Age 20-29 - “Strong Stripes” Age 30-39 - “Enduring Stripes” Age 40-49 - “Legacy Stripes” Age 50-59 - “Golden Stripes” Age 60+ - “Lifetime Stripes Award” Eldest Runner - “Hope Champion” Best Overall Male - “Hope Champion” Best Overall Female - “Claire’s Courage Award: The Bravest Stripes”

To learn more about our nonprofit’s mission and current research to find effective, targeted treatments for our children, please visit: www.ppp3cahope.org or email Jacci Pittz at jacci@ppp3cahope.org

We greatly appreciate the support of our local businesses each year in helping make this event successful and fun for all who participate. If you’re interested in getting involved this year, please reach out to Jacci at jacci@ppp3cahope.org

Share your support by posting your race photos and tagging us @ppp3cahopefoundation and @rare_like_claire with hashtags #ppp3ca #raceforrare We look forward to racing towards a treatment with you!

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