The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5k for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle
Event summary
Participants can choose to compete in the 5K run or take part in the new 1-mile dog walk, designed for those who want to enjoy a leisurely stroll with their furry friends. With a focus on community support, the event also offers a "Sleep In" option for supporters who cannot attend but still wish to contribute. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, receive a stylish dry-fit shirt, and compete for awards in various age categories. Bring your family and friends, and be part of the journey towards a brighter future for children affected by these conditions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference—mark your calendars and get ready to hustle for brain health!
Races
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The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5k for Brain Health
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Dogs are not allowed in this event, they may participate in the walk event only! You will not be able to double dip and do both events, as they start a few minutes apart. But the walk is a great option for your partner to participate while you run! Select Multi Person Pricing to register 2 or more people.
Register7:30 AM EST
$38.10
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The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5k for Brain Health - Sleep in Option zzzzzz!
VirtualIncl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Register7:30 AM EST
$38.10
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Dog 1 Mile-ish WALK with your Handler
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
The registration is for 1 dog and 1 walker. Each dog mush be accompanied by a human adult handler. Select Multi Person Pricing to add additional walkers to walk with you. Additional requirements are covered in the event questions during registration. This event is strictly a walk. You can't do the run 1st and then do this event, it will be over by the time you finish the run! Also dogs can't be left alone in the car while you run, but your partner can participate in the walk while you run.
Register7:32 AM EST
$48.70
Organiser's description
BRAIN HEALTH HUSTLE
SUNDAY JANUARY 10TH, 2027 SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK IN WESTERN BOCA RATON 7:30 AM START. ( AMPHITHEATER: 20405 AMPHITHEATER CIRCLE, BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33498 )
TIMING BY ACCUCHIP TIMING
OUR MISSION: THE MATHEW FORBES ROMER FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND LEAD CRITICAL AWARENESS, TESTING, COUNSELING, AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES THAT HOLD PROMISE FOR THE PREVENTION AND EVENTUAL CURE OF FATAL CHILDRENS GENETIC DISEASES OF THE BRAIN.
MFRF HAS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND RAISED OVER $3 MILLION OF FUNDING FOR PROJECTS SPANNING ITS MISSION AND VISION ACROSS THREE PILLARS: RESEARCH OF TREATMENTS AND CURES, EDUCATION AND GENETIC SCREENING, AND CARE THROUGH NURSING SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
MFRF HAS CELEBRATED WONDERFUL PROGRESS IN GENE THERAPY PATIENT TRIALS, EDUCATION, AND GENETIC TESTING FOR MANY AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH FATAL GENETIC DISEASES OF THE BRAIN. STILL, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO DO, INCLUDING EARLIER DETECTION AND EXPANDING TREATMENT AVAILABILITY.
SO ON JANUARY 10TH 2027 WE WILL RUN AND WALK TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AS WELL AS MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT.
COME JOIN US AND BE A PART OF THE CURE!
NEW FOR 2027, 1 MILE DOG WALK. THIS IS A WALK ONLY, IT'S NOT A TIMED EVENT. YOU WILL HAVE YOUR OWN START AND FINISH SEPERATE FORM THE RUNNERS. THE RULES OF THE EVENT ARE BELOW AND IN THE QUESTION SECTION WHEN YOU REGISTER. YOU _CAN NOT_ DO BOTH EVENTS, AS THE WALK WILL BE CONCLUDING AS YOU FINISH YOUR RUN, BUT YOUR PARTNER CAN PARTICIPATE WITH YOUR DOG, WHILE YOU RUN. SELECT MULTI PRICING WHEN YOU REGISTER TO REGISTER 2 OR MORE PEOPLE. TO SEE THE RULES BEFORE YOU REGISTER SCROLL DOWN, THE RULES ARE BELOW.
THE SLEEP IN OPTION IS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY BUT CAN'T ATTEND THE ACTUAL EVENT! YOUR SHIRT AND FINISHER MEDAL WILL BE MAILED TO YOU! IT'S THE HONOR SYSTEM TO DO THE 5K AT SOME POINT. THIS OPTION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS! YOU DON'T NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR TIME.
SHIRTS: SHIRTS WILL BE A DRY-FIT TYPE SHIRT.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE M/F OVERALL, M/F UNDER 10, 10-14, 15-19 & THEN 10 YEAR GROUPS TO 80+
PACKET PICK UP: WILL BE AT RUNNERS EDGE UNTIL SATURDAY JAN 9TH AT NOON START DATE TBD...CHECK BACK
RUNNER'S EDGE: 3195 N. FEDERAL HWY, BOCA RATON - 561-361-1950
STORE HOURS. MONDAY - FRIDAY 10-6, THURSDAY 10-7, SATURDAY 10-5 OR SUNDAY 11-4
YOU CAN ALSO PICK UP YOUR STUFF RACE MORNING AT THE EVENT STARTING AT 6:30-7:10AM.
YOU CAN PICK UP BIBS FOR THE OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP, AS WELL!
WEBSITE: HTTPS://MFRFOUNDATION.ORG/
PARKING: THERE IS PLENTY OF FREE PARKING AT THE AMPHITHEATER,
USE THIS ADDRESS FOR GPS DIRECTIONS: 20405 AMPHITHEATER CIRCLE, WEST BOCA RATON
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South County Regional Park, 12251 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33498, FL, United States
The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5k for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle
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