The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle

  • Date Sun 12th January 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Boca Raton, Florida
  • Price $32.80 - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health, the Brain Health Hustle, taking place on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton, Palm Beach. This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 AM and is a fantastic opportunity to promote awareness and raise funds for critical initiatives focused on preventing and curing fatal genetic diseases of the brain in children. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, and awards will be given for various age categories as well as overall top finishers.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors, your participation will contribute to an important cause. Can't make it in person? You can still support the foundation by signing up for the "Sleep In" option, where you'll receive a dry-fit shirt and finisher medal by mail. Don't forget to register by December 17th to ensure you get the correct shirt size! With plenty of free parking available at the venue, gathering your friends and family for a day of fitness and community spirit is easy. Let's come together to make a difference and be a part of the cure!

Organiser's Description

THE MATHEW FORBES ROMER FOUNDATION 5K WALK/RUN FOR BRAIN HEALTH

BRAIN HEALTH HUSTLE

SUNDAY JANUARY 12TH, 2025 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 $2.5 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 12TH 2025 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!

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. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 17TH, TO BE GUARANTEED THE CORRECT SIZE TEE SHIRT. AFTER THAT WE'LL TRY TO GUESS, BUT WE'RE NOT GOOD GUESSERS, SO YOU MAY GET A SHIRT OR YOU MAY NOT, SO REGISTER EARLY!

AWARDS: AWARDS WILL BE M/F OVERALL, M/F UNDER 10, 10-14, 15-19 & THEN 10 YEAR GROUPS TO 80+

PACKET PICK UP: INFO COMING SOON!

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

Races

  • The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th January 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $38.10

  • The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health - Sleep in Option Zzzzzz!

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

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Location

South County Regional Park, 12251 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33498, FL, United States

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