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Georgia Brain Tumor Walk & Race

National Brain Tumor Society invites the Georgia brain tumor community to come together at The Battery Atlanta 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 Georgia 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.

Join us:

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 prior to event day, and again on event week.

Event week registration fees:

  • Walker – $24 (This special rate is only available for those who register before 12/31/24)
  • Timed Runner– $35
  • Youth Walker (12 and under) – $5
  • Youth Timed Runner (12 and under) – $15
  • Volunteer – FREE

Virtual Participant – FREE
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.

Plan your day:

Event Schedule

7:00 AM – Registration Openstimed runner registration ends at 8 a.m., walker registration ends at 8:30 a.m.
8:00 AM – Remembrance Ceremony
8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony with 5K race to follow
10:15 AM – Closing Ceremony

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 and strollers, and leashed pets are all welcome. For the little ones, stop by our Kids Tent for fun activities. Light refreshments and water will be available for all participants, but you are welcome to bring your own as well.

Questions? Email us at GAInfo@braintumor.org.

5K Course Map: Updated course map coming soon
Event Site Map:

Team and Individual Fundraising Incentives

Fundraising for the brain tumor community takes real commitment to our cause, so we want to celebrate your successes.

Commemorative Pin

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:

  • 2025 Accelerator Pin. Wear it at your event to raise awareness and share pride in your fundraising efforts
  • Recognition at registration and packet pickup
  • A Digital Accelerator Badge on your personal fundraising page

$5,000 – Changemaker 
In addition to the Accelerator Club benefits, you will also receive:

  • VIP Fast Lane at day-of event registration and t-shirt pickup
  • Changemaker lanyard
  • Verbal recognition at the event by the event emcee
  • Changemakers will be highlighted on social media

$10,000 – Groundbreaker 
In addition to the Accelerator Club Benefits, you will also receive:

  • VIP Fast Lane at day-of event registration and t-shirt pickup
  • Groundbreakers will be recognized on stage at your event!
  • Groundbreaker medal
  • Groundbreakers will be highlighted on social media

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.

  • Raise $500 – $999 on your personal fundraising page to earn a NBTS crossbody bag
  • Raise $1,000 – $4999 on your personal fundraising page to earn a NBTS mesh trucker hat
  • Raise $5,000-$9,999 on your personal fundraising page to earn a NBTS crew neck sweatshirt or hoodie
  • Raise $10,000+ on your personal fundraising page to earn ALL of the above prizes!
Team Fundraising Prize:
  • All teams who raise $1000 by May 1, 2025 will qualify for an In Honor or In Memory sign for your loved one to be displayed at the event on May 10, 2025.
  • All teams who raise $5000 by May 1, 2025 will qualify for a Team Shoutout slide on the big screen on event day.

Fundraising Resources & Help Desk:

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!

  • Fundraise on Facebook: Connect your NBTS fundraising page directly to your Facebook profile and solicit donations from your online community! PDF Instructions | Video How To
  • The third time’s the charm. It often takes 3 requests for your friends and family to remember to donate. Ask, ask and ask one more time.
  • Information kits: Team Captain Guide | Fundraising Guide | Fundraising Tips | more resources…
  • Share the impact of donations to the National Brain Tumor Society.
  • 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!

Highest Earning Teams
Rank Team Name Amount Earned
1 Glioblast-Mama $120.00
2 Team Brant! $98.00
3 For Papa, Philip Bloom $58.00
4 Chris Doleman Forever $35.00
5 Optuneistic $35.00
6 Team Pirate $24.00
7 Team Robert $24.00
Highest Earning Participants
Rank Participant Name Amount Earned
1 Kristi Smith $50.00
2 John Konsowitz $35.00
3 Lee Hainer $35.00
4 Mrs. Doleman $35.00
5 Jonathan Koenig $24.00
6 Lauren Wishna $24.00
7 Kristie Stannard $24.00
8 Danile Koenig $24.00
9 Emma Koenig $24.00
10 Toni Owens $24.00

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Event Sponsorship

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.

Email us sponsorship opportunities

For more information about the Georgia Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact Christine Curtin at GAinfo@braintumor.org.

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