The Brain Foundation 10K
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2026 The Brain Foundation 5k and 10k
This event offers trail races at Burke Lake Park, held from Shelter C. The route is mostly paved with a short gravel section and limited elevation changes. For the 10 km the course is an out-and-back completed twice.
- 5 km
- 10 km
Walkers and strollers are welcome. A virtual run option is available for those who cannot attend in person. In-person participants receive a finisher’s medal, an event shirt, and the race is chip timed. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before October 21; extra shirts may be available afterward on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Brain Foundation is the event charity. The organization provides housing across nine houses for 36 residents living with a brain disease. The event aims to raise funds, with a stated goal of twenty to thirty thousand dollars to help replace a roof and offset annual maintenance costs.
Logistics include packet pickup at the event and race day registration. Registration fees listed include a reduced early rate and an increase after specified dates; prices increase by five dollars on race morning. Two water stations are located along the 5 km course at approximately mile markers 0.7 and 2.4; some stations offer Gatorade. Restrooms are located by the parking lot at Shelter A and parking is at Shelter C.
Live results are posted on Athlinks with a QR code at the event for immediate access. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to age-group finishers across standard age categories; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Points from this event count toward the Year-Long 5k and Back of the Pack Series and toward the Fall Series. Back of the Pack is described as a series for runners who average slower than the listed Back of the Pack time and is not a cut off time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
