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READ MOREThe Wisconsin Brain Tumor community will come together on July 12, 2025 for a 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The Wisconsin 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.
All participation options include an event t-shirt with registration for those who register prior to June 2, 2025. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to those who register after June 2, 2025.
All in person registration fees will increase on June 2, and on event day.
Registration Options
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 June 2, 2025. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Late registrants will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
Event Schedule
7:30 AM – Registration & check-in opens at main shelter
7:30 AM – Silent Auction
8:30 AM – Remembrance Ceremony
8:45 AM – Opening Ceremony
9:10 AM – Kids’ Fun Run start
9:30 AM – 5K Race Start
10:45 AM – Closing Ceremony
For the walk/run, participants have the choice to run the 5K as a timed participant or walk at your own pace. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome and pets on leashes are allowed. We plan to have some activities for the kids.
For information on early t-shirt/bib pickup or any additional questions, contact us at WIinfo@braintumor.org.
In 2013, the Madison Brain Tumor 5K was started by the Pink Family to honor the late Douglas Pink – a father, a husband, a son, and friend. When they started this event, the Pink family could have never known the lives they would be touching and the impact they would have on thousands around the country through the Madison Brain Tumor 5K.
Over the last decade, the event has raised over $428,000 and convened thousands. The love for this event has expanded so much over time, that the Pink family has invited the National Brain Tumor Society to be a more integral part of the event – not just on event day, but year-round.
Moving forward, the event will be the Wisconsin Brain Tumor Walk & Race to reflect the growth of this event and our support of the brain tumor community, not just in Madison, but all those in Wisconsin and the surrounding communities.
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 July 26th and your prize will be mailed directly to your home post-event.
Team Fundraising Prize:
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.
Have more questions? Email us at WIinfo@braintumor.org and we will give you a call!
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 Wisconsin Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact your NBTS team at WIinfo@braintumor.org.
