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Griffith Park - Crystal Springs 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Walk/Run Distance: 5K (3.1 mi)
Event Schedule: 8:00-9:00a.m. - Registration is open for runners and walkers 9:00-9:30a.m. - Event Program, Celebration of Life, Fundraising Awards 9:30a.m. - Walk begins 11:00 a.m. - Event Adjourns
Contact: SoCalinfo@BrainTumor.org
The Southern California Brain Tumor community will come together on May 9, 2026, for a 5K walk to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The Southern California Brain Tumor Walk 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.
In-person participation options include an event t-shirt if you register prior to April 9 2026. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants.
AdultWalker – $30
Youth Walker(12 and under) – $5
Volunteer – Free
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 April 9, 2026. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after April 9, 2026, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
8:00-9:00a.m. – Registration is open for runners and walkers 9:00-9:30a.m. – Event Program, Celebration of Life, Fundraising Awards 9:30a.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.
Fundraising for the brain tumor community takes real commitment to our cause, so we want to celebrate your successes.
Commemorative Tee
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:
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
NEW – Earn $250 by April 7 to earn this new Accelerator Club tee on event day!
$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!
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! Watch this video tutorial for a quick walkthrough of 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.
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!
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!
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.
