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Join a Brain Tumor 5k Run & Walk Near You this Fall

Young couple with child at Chicago BT5K in Maggie Daley Park on April 30, 2023

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Whether you run or walk, you can join a Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5k (BT5K) near you this fall and help raise critical funds for brain tumor research and patient support services.

Each year, the BT5K brings together thousands of patients, families, and friends in major cities to celebrate survivors and honor the memories of loved ones.

We hope you can join us! If you can’t make it in person, you can join a BT5K virtually or create your own community event.

See below for the fall schedule. Email events@abta.org for assistance.

Fall Events:

Click on the link to learn more or register for the event.

BT5K Virtual (National): September 9 – 23

BT5K Twin Cities: Saturday, October 7

BT5K Los Angeles: Saturday, October 14

BT5K San Francisco: Saturday, November 4

BT5K New York: Sunday, November 12

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Jessie Schlacks

Jessie is Managing Editor of the bi-monthly e-newsletter MindMatters. Submit story ideas or questions to jschlacks@abta.org.


About Meet Hope Head On 

Because of the generous support from people like you, the ABTA has given over $35 million for brain tumor research. The ABTA’s campaign, Meet Hope Head On,” created for our 50th anniversary, is focused on raising $50 million, in part to fund critical brain tumor research. This campaign is vital for continuing the kind of work that led to the recent FDA approval of vorasidenib, a breakthrough treatment for low-grade glioma.  

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