Run For The Brains! 2026 — Stockton, CA

Date
October 31, 2026
Location
Stockton, CA
Venue
Lincoln Center
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $55.00
Events
1K Survivor Champion Walk, 5K, 10K (Double Loop), Little Zombie 1K (12 & UNDER)
Includes
T-Shirt
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Run For The Brains! takes place at Lincoln Center in Stockton, California on October 31st, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. The event offers running and walking options across three distances: 1 mile, 1K, and 6.2 miles, making it accessible for different fitness levels and goals. Entry fees range from $10 to $55 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. If you can't make it to Stockton in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your selected distance on your own schedule. Whether you're training for a longer race or looking for a Halloween-themed local event, this multi-distance format gives you flexibility in how you participate.

From the Race Organizer
Come One, Come All to the Halloween Spooktacular! Formerly known as the Brain Health to Beat Stroke, this event is a fang-tastic 5K, 10K, and 1K that raises funds and awareness for strokes. Don't let your loved ones become zombies—join us for a monstrously good time! Why Participate? Healings in Motion provides local educational programs and services supporting brain health, stroke awareness, and prevention. Your participation and donations will increase stroke awareness in our community, help reduce the number of strokes, and directly support those with stroke recovery. It's a grave cause we're passionate about! For more information, visit https://www.healingsinmotion.org The Courses 5K - A Closed Course (No Ghouls Allowed!) All runners will start on Ben Holt Drive in the heart of the Lincoln Center. We'll head West toward Lincoln High School, then make our way back to the finish line where you'll be greeted by a ghoulishly good time ! Expect themed music, trick-or-treating, thriller dance competitions, and tons of great goodies from the community. It's going to be un-boo-lievable! 5K Virtual - Run, Walk, or Roll Your Way! Participate where you want, when you want between October 30th–November 1st! Send us a screenshot of your path from Strava, Nike Run Club, Garmin, or any other fitness tracker via Instagram or email us at brainhealth5K@gmail.com . While your results won't appear with our in-person participants, we'd love to see your spooky selfies and post them on our socials. No coffin required! 1-Mile Survivor Champion Walk or Roll We'll make our way around the North side of Lincoln Center! For stroke survivors and others recovering from a brain injury, this is your chance to participate at any level of ability. We all know someone affected by stroke—honor them by joining us or donating in their honor. Because when it comes to supporting survivors, we don't ghost anyone! Fees 5K & 10K: May 1st - $35 | August 1st - $40 | September 1st - $45 | October 1st - $50 | October 30th - $55 5K Virtual: $5.00 if you'd like your Goodie Bag mailed (no boo -gies for staying home!) Champion Walk - Individual: May 1st - $35 | June 1st - $40 | July 1st - $45 | Free to all Survivors All fees include a finisher medal, brain freeze ice cream, a timed race bib, and an event t-shirt. Talk about a sweet deal—it's not just a treat , it's a trick-or-treat! Packet Pickup Early Pickup: Fleet Feet Stockton, 265 Lincoln Center, Friday, October 30th from 10am to 5pm. Don't be a skeleton crew—pick up early! Race Day Pickup: 6am at the Skedaddle Registration tent. We promise not to boo you if you're running late! Awards 5K & 10K In-Person: Overall male/female winners in age group categories: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Stockton, CA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run For The Brains! 2026 — Stockton, CA?

Run For The Brains! 2026 — Stockton, CA takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Stockton, California.

Where is Run For The Brains! 2026 — Stockton, CA held?

Run For The Brains! 2026 — Stockton, CA is held at Lincoln Center in Stockton, California.

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