Southern California Brain Tumor Walk

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, Fundraising Awards
9:30 a.m. – Walk begins
11:00 a.m. – Event Adjourns

For the walk/run, participants have the choice to run (untimed) the 5K or walk at your own pace. Wheelchairs, strollers, and leashed pets are welcome.

View a walkthrough of our venue at Griffith Park!

Parking: on-site parking available at the park.

Questions? Email us at socalinfo@braintumor.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:

• 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:

• 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:

Every team who raises $500 by May 1 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 May 1 will qualify for a team tent on event day!

• 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 socalinfo@braintumor.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 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk fundraising efforts.

• Don’t forget to include a link to your personal fundraising page in each post.
• Start early and repost often as the Southern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race 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 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk, 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 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk. 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 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk. 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!