Event Schedule

7:00 AM – Registration/Packet Pickup opens on Freedom Plaza
8:10 AM – Race Warm Up on Stage at Freedom Plaza
8:20 AM – Opening Ceremony: Speakers, Rachel Rabinovitz Impact Award and Rabbi Joseph P. Weinberg Triumph of the Spirit Award presentations, fundraising award winners
8:45 AM – Survivor Tribute at Pennsylvania Avenue
9:00 AM – 5K Start
10:00 AM – Running Awards
10:15 AM – Kids Fun Run

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 are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home. Service animals are allowed. For the little ones, we will have a Kids Fun Run after the 5K (75 yard dash) where all participants will receive a medal. (Please be sure to register all children for the main event who wish to participate. There is not a separate Fun Run registration.) Water will be available at the halfway point of the 5K and at Freedom Plaza, along with ice cream and light snacks.

The event is rain or shine!

5K Course Map

Hotel Room Block Information:

JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
Booking link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51193169
starting at $304/night + taxes and fees
Deadline: April 2, 2026 at 5pm

Marriott Metro Center
775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Booking link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51193197
starting at $259/night + taxes and fees
Deadline: April 2, 2026 at 5pm

Parking & Metro: For event parking, we suggest using SpotHero to view and secure a spot ahead of time. The closest Metro stations are Federal Triangle and Metro Center. Plan your trip.

Questions? Email us at racedc@curebraintumors.org.

$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:

• 2026 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:

• 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:

• 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 31st and your prize will be mailed directly to your home post-event.

• Raise $500-$999 on your personal fundraising page to earn a NBTS picnic/beach blanket
• Raise $1,000 – $4,999 on your personal fundraising page to earn a NBTS cooler tote bag
• Raise $5,000-$9,999 on your personal fundraising page to earn a NBTS windbreaker with hood
• Raise $10,000+ on your personal fundraising page to earn ALL THREE PRIZES!

Team Fundraising Prize:

• All teams who raise $5000 or more by April 26, 2026, will earn a team highlight slide on the Jumbotron!

• 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!

• How do I register for the event?
• I’ve participated before, how do I log in to register this year?
• I’m new, how do I register for the event?
• How can I register additional family members?
• How do I use the Good Move Fundraising App?
• How do I log in to my Participant Center and update my Personal or Team Page?
• How do I send emails from my Participant Center?
• How do I connect my fundraiser to Facebook?
• How do I update my personal and team fundraising goals in my Participant Center?

Have more questions? Email us at @racedc@curebraintumors.org and we will give you a call!

Share your WHY on social media to encourage friends and followers to join your team or donate to your Race for Hope DC fundraising efforts.

• Don’t forget to include a link to your personal fundraising page in each post.
• Start early and repost often as the Race for Hope DC draws closer to help keep it top of mind for your followers.
• Tag those who donate and give them a big shout out on your social media page to thank them for donating.
• Watch this quick video on how to directly connect your fundraising page directly to your Facebook, making it even easier to use the Facebook fundraising tools.

Sample Social Media Posts:

Team Captain: I’m leading team <TEAM NAME> in the 2026 Race for Hope DC, with a goal of raising $X,XXX for the National Brain Tumor Society. Will you support my fundraising efforts by making a donation today? Every dollar raised helps NBTS provide patients with brain tumors and their caregivers a better chance. Donate online at my personal fundraising link: <INSERT LINK>. Thank you for your support!

Team Member / Individual Participant: I’ve set a goal of raising $X,XXX for the National Brain Tumor Society as a participant in the 2026 Race for Hope DC. Will you support my fundraising efforts by making a donation today? Every dollar raised helps NBTS provide patients with brain tumors and their caregivers a better chance. Donate online at my personal fundraising link: <INSERT LINK>. Thank you for your support!

Personal Story – Sharing your WHY: I’ve set a goal of raising $X,XXX for the National Brain Tumor Society as a participant in the 2026 Race for Hope DC. This cause is personal to me because <insert personal story here>. It would mean so much if you could support my fundraising efforts by making a donation today. <INSERT LINK>. Thank you for your support!