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Southern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race

The Southern California Brain Tumor community will come together on April 20, 2024, 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.

Join us:

In-person participation options include an event t-shirt if you register prior to March 20, 2024. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants. Registration fees will increase 30 days before event day, and again on event week.

  • Walker – $25
  • Timed Runner– $35
  • Youth Walker (12 and under) – $10
  • Youth Timed Runner (12 and under) – $15
  • Volunteer – FREE

New in 2024

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 March 20, 2024. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after March 20, 2024, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.

Plan your day:

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 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.

Team and Individual Fundraising Incentives

Individual Fundraising Prizes:

COMING SOON!

Team Fundraising Prize:

Every team who raises $10,000 by April 10 will qualify for a team tent on event day!

Highest Earning Teams
Rank Team Name Amount Earned
1 Team Thomas $250.00
2 Christina’s Super Squad $150.00
Highest Earning Participants
Rank Participant Name Amount Earned
1 Steve Fox $225.00
2 Christina Ellis $125.00
3 Joseph Ellis $25.00
4 Thomas Fox $25.00
5 emallorq $25.00
6 Suzanne Isbell $0.00
7 Tracey Stephens $0.00

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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.

Sponsorship Opportunities Email us

For more information about the Southern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact your Regional Director, Suzanne Isbell at SoCalinfo@braintumor.org.

Thank you to our sponsors & media partners


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