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Peabody|Local Event

Progeria Research Foundation's 25th Annual International Race for Research

Event Details

Leather City Common, 53 Lowell St, Peabody, MA, 01960
More info here

5K Race & 2-Mile Fun Walk (In Person or Virtual)

Registration opens at 7:45 AM

Lead Sponsor - TruNorth Bank

Come join us and hit the streets for the City of Peabody’s largest annual road race — now proudly celebrating our 25th year. We’re excited to mark this special milestone with our incredible community.

This year’s event features a 5K run and a 2-mile fun walk, plus a virtual race option for supporters who can’t join us in person. Whether you're a serious athlete, casual runner, family, or team, this is a great course and a meaningful way to show your support.

The race is rain or shine.
Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed after August 15.
Dogs are welcome for the walk only, must be leashed, and there is no charge.

About The Progeria Research Foundation

The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF) is the driving force behind the global effort to understand, treat and ultimately cure children and young adults with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (Progeria), a rare and fatal genetic disease that causes rapid aging in children. Founded by the family of Sam Berns after his diagnosis in 1999, PRF has enabled or led major scientific breakthroughs in the field; from discovery of the causative gene mutation, to Progeria’s first and only FDA-approved treatment, lonafarnib, to the advancement of gene-editing approaches now in development. Through rigorous science, global research infrastructure and close partnership with the worldwide patient community, PRF is advancing next-generation therapies and leading the Path to Cure Progeria program to determine whether a one-time gene-editing therapy can offer a durable, potentially curative treatment. For more information and to support PRF’s mission, please visit progeriaresearch.org.

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