The 8th Annual OKC Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run starts at 6:30 AM on September 12, 2026, so plan to arrive in Oklahoma City the night before if you're flying in. The event takes place at 3701 S. Lake Hefner Drive and offers a 5K distance. Entry fees range from $25 to $35, making it an affordable option for your race schedule. This early start time means you'll want accommodation close to the venue or be prepared for a pre-dawn drive. After the race, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the city or recover before heading home. Check with race organizers for parking details and any packet pickup requirements at your chosen hotel.
From the Race Organizer
We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 8th Annual Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run!!! This event was organized to raise awareness and much-needed resources to fund critical brain tumor-specific programs to improve the lives of all those affected by brain tumors. Supported by the National Brain Tumor Society, the Oklahoma City Brain Tumor Walk was organized in memory of Betty M. Nicholson, an incredible woman who touched the hearts of the many lives she entered. Not only does this event honor Mrs. Nicholson, but it also offers individuals and teams a chance to honor and remember their loved ones, connect with others interested in the brain tumor cause, and helps to educate the local community on the diverse needs of the brain tumor community. EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Location: Stars and Stripes Park – Oklahoma City, OK Registration: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM Opening Remembrance Ceremony: 7:30 AM Starting Line Set Up - (15 minutes prior to walk) Walk Begins - 8:00 AM Event Ends: 12:00 PM Length of Event: 5K (Approximately 3.1 miles) Top team and top individual fundraisers will be acknowledged. The event takes place, rain or shine! Regardless of weather, layered clothing, wind breakers, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. All registrants must check in at the registration tent! New participants can also sign up at the registration tent. Donations should be brought to the registration tent on the day of the walk. We encourage you to gather your team in our Tent City area! Please bring a tent, chairs and lots of team spirit (no staking, no BBQ, no alcohol). While refreshments will be made available, please feel free to bring a cooler, pack a lunch and enjoy the day! Parking Volunteer Information Interested in volunteering for this event? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0c4dadac29a3f8c52. *All funds raised through these events, allows the National Brain Tumor Society to advance research and public policy to improve the lives of all those living with a brain tumor, as well as anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. *The National Brain Tumor Society has funded more than $38 million in brain tumor research grants and awards to hundreds of researchers at various leading institutes in the U.S. and globally in order to find better treatments, and ultimately a cure. Your support has also enabled nonpartisan advocacy efforts that improved public policies to benefit brain tumor patients and increase research budgets. We are extremely grateful to everyone who has helped in the fight to conquer and cure brain tumors. Thank you for your generous past donations. You’ve had a tangible impact on the research needed to find treatments for brain tumors voice while giving the brain tumor community a voice in our nation’s capital.
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When is 8th Annual OKC Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run 2026 — Oklahoma City, OK?
8th Annual OKC Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run 2026 — Oklahoma City, OK takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Where is 8th Annual OKC Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run 2026 — Oklahoma City, OK held?
8th Annual OKC Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run 2026 — Oklahoma City, OK is held at 3701 S. Lake Hefner Drive in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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