What are Kars syndromes?

Ultra-rare disease: fewer than 50 cases worldwide.
Caused by a genetic mutation (KARS1) that affects the energy of cells.
Symptoms : cerebral palsy, epilepsy, hearing loss, visual impairment, lack of speech…
It impacts children and families across the globe.

👉 Learn more at Cure KARS – Laia Foundation

Sign up for the Global Challenge Cure Kars

1. Choose your challenge

Walk 5 km / Run 5 km or 10 km
You can do it anywhere, between September 18th and 21st . (Yes, anywhere is fine: your neighborhood, the beach...)

2. Sign up online

Adults: €10 / Children: €5
You will receive your official bib in the mail.
🔗 Sign up here

3. Register your race

Download the TimingSense Live app (Android or Apple). Use it to set your time and be registered for the challenge.

🌍 One day, one challenge, one cause.

Let's make it epic:
We will meet in different parts of the planet to give even more strength to this challenge.

📍 MadridCasa de Campo, 10:00 a.m.
September 20, 2025

📍 Brussels – (location to be confirmed)
September 21, 2025

Join the nearest meeting point, run or walk with us, and help fill the streets with color and solidarity bibs.

Cure KARS - Laia Foundation