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National Brain Tumor Society is excited to be back in Texas at AT&T Stadium on April 11, 2026 for a 5K walk/run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. Join us for a family-friendly morning of celebration, remembrance, and hope at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Your community is here. Let’s discover a cure, together.
In-person participation options include an event t-shirt if you register prior to March 11, 2026. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants. Registration fees will increase on Friday, April 10 at 1pm to $50 for adults and $10 for youth (12 and under).
Registration Fees:
Walker – $30
Youth Walker(12 and under) – $5
Timed Runner– $35
Youth Timed Runner(12 and under) – $15
Volunteer – FREE
Volunteers are essential to the Texas Brain Tumor Walk & Race! Thank you for your dedication to our shared mission. Groups, schools, community organizations, families and individuals are all welcome to volunteer. Need student community service hours? Our event is perfect!
Register online choosing “volunteer” as your participation type. Once registered, you will receive an email to confirm your volunteer shift. For more information about volunteer opportunities at the Texas Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact us at DFWinfo@braintumor.org.
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 11, 2026. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after March 11, 2026, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
Free on-site parking at AT&T Stadium Lot 10, enter at Gate W6 Gates Open at 6:30 a.m.
For the walk/run, participants have the choice to run the 5K as a timed participant, untimed runner, or walk the 5K or 1 mile route at your own pace. Please note, the 5K course is NOT an official certified course and may not be exactly 5K/3.1 miles. Wheelchairs and strollers are 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. Please note, due to stadium regulations, pets are not allowed at the event.
Security: Please be prepared to go through a brief security check point when you enter the stadium grounds. You will also receive a wristband that identifies you as a participant.
Survivors: * If you are a timed runner, please check in at the registration check-in location for your timed runner bib. * For walkers, your t-shirts will be located at the Survivor Tent next to the main stage.
Inclement Weather: The forecast for Saturday’s weather calls for a chance of rain. The event will take place rain or shine. In the case of severe weather (lighting, thunder, hail or high winds) we will cancel the event for the safety of our participants. The event team will give as much notification as possible. We encourage you to watch your email and texts for updates.
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 recognizes 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! Raise your $250 by March 24th and you will receive this Accelerator Club tee on event day!
$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 April 26 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 Prizes:
All teams who raise $500 by March 30 will qualify for an In Honor or In Memory sign for your loved one to be displayed at the event.
All teams who raise $2500 by April 3 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! 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 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race fundraising efforts.
Don’t forget to include a link to your personal fundraising page in each post.
Start early and repost often as the DFW 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 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race, 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 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race. 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 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race. 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.
