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READ MOREThe Southern California Brain Tumor community will come together on May 10, 2025, for a 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The Southern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race is a family-friendly event for all ages! Join us for a morning of celebration, remembrance and hope. Your community is here. Let’s discover a cure, together.
In-person participation options include an event t-shirt if you register prior to April 10, 2025. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants. Registration fees will increase 30 days before event day, and again on event week.
Virtual Participant – FREE registration for those who are unable to attend the event in person. Event t-shirts will be mailed to all virtual participants who raise $75 or more by April 10, 2025. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after April 10, 2025, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
Event Schedule
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Registration is open for runners and walkers
9:00-9:30 a.m. – Event Program & Celebration of Life
9:30 a.m. – RACE begins
9:35 a.m. – WALK begins
10:45-11:00 a.m. – Top Fundraising Awards and Race Winners
For the walk/run, participants have the choice to run the 5K as a timed participant, untimed runner, or walk at your own pace. Wheelchairs, strollers, and leashed pets are welcome.
Questions? Email us at socalinfo@braintumor.org.
View a walkthrough of our venue at Griffith Park!
Parking: on-site parking available at the park
Fundraising for the brain tumor community takes real commitment to our cause, so we want to celebrate your successes.
Our NBTS Accelerator Club will recognize event participants like you driving brain tumor breakthroughs forward through your fundraising efforts. The more you raise, the more additional prizes you can earn. By raising $250 or more on your personal fundraising page by event day, you will become part of the NBTS Accelerator Club.
$250 – Accelerator: By raising $250 or more on your personal fundraising page by event day, you will become part of the NBTS Accelerator Club and receive exclusive benefits, including:
$5,000 – Changemaker
In addition to the Accelerator Club benefits, you will also receive:
$10,000 – Groundbreaker
In addition to the Accelerator Club Benefits, you will also receive:
Additional Individual Fundraising Prizes:
Achieve one of the milestones listed below by May 24th and your prize will be mailed directly to your home post-event.
Team Fundraising Prize:
Every team who raises $500 by April 15 will qualify for will receive a personalized “In Honor” or “In Memory” Mission Sign, featuring the name and photo of your loved one. Signs will be displayed on the course at the event.
Every team who raises $10,000 by April 24 will qualify for a team tent on event day!
National Brain Tumor Society wants to make sure you are successful in your fundraising efforts. Equip yourself with these curated fundraising resources to maximize your impact.
Download our Good Move Fundraising app! Fundraising and communicating with your network is now easier than ever with our new mobile app available on the Apple or Google Play Store. You will also receive an email after you register with more information and a direct link to get started in the app!
Have more questions? Email us at socalinfo@braintumor.org and we will give you a call!
| Rank | Team Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team USC BTC | $5,000.00 |
| 2 | Team Nate-Dawg | $500.00 |
| 3 | Cray Cray Ting Team | $125.00 |
| 4 | Jacob and Mr Puddles | $105.00 |
| 5 | Nathaniel Adrian | $100.00 |
| 6 | Team Alexis S. 🙂 | $100.00 |
| 7 | Tumor Raiders | $35.00 |
| 8 | Burke Speed | $25.00 |
| Rank | Participant Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Newman | $500.00 |
| 2 | Elen Dominici | $231.00 |
| 3 | nondhp | $100.00 |
| 4 | Miguel Medina | $35.00 |
| 5 | Joseph Medina | $35.00 |
| 6 | Isahi Medina | $35.00 |
| 7 | Nick Andrus | $35.00 |
| 8 | Debbie Wasserman | $25.00 |
| 9 | Alexis Sanchez | $25.00 |
| 10 | Suzanne Meservey | $25.00 |
As an event sponsor, your organization will connect with the brain tumor community on a platform that will enable meaningful and enduring impact for both your brand and our mission. Sponsorship will allow your organization to make a difference in the lives of millions.
For more information, please contact: partnerships@braintumor.org or 617.863.8345.
For more information about the Southern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact your Regional Director, Suzanne Isbell at SoCalinfo@braintumor.org.
