The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health
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Event overview
The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle takes place on January 11, 2026 in Boca Raton, Florida. The main event is a 5K run/walk held at South County Regional Park, Amphitheater (20405 Amphitheater Circle / 12251 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33498). Timing services are provided by Accuchip Timing. A "Sleep In" option is available for people who want to support the charity but cannot attend in person; that option includes mailing of the event shirt and finisher medal and does not require submission of a time or qualify for awards.
Organization, logistics and awards
Entry fees listed are $40 for the main 5K and $30 for the Sleep In option; the main event fee increases after December 30, 2025. Packet pick up is available at Runner's Edge in Boca Raton and on race morning. Free parking is available at the Amphitheater; the listed address can be used for GPS directions. Shirts are dry-fit type. Awards are given by male and female overall, youth categories (under 10, 10-14, 15-19) and then 10-year age groups up to 80+. The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation states its mission to support awareness, testing, counseling, and research toward prevention and cures for fatal children’s genetic brain diseases and reports having raised approximately $3 million for research, education and genetic screening, and nursing education programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.