Strain for the Brain
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Event overview
Strain for the Brain is the 16th annual fundraising run/walk held on May 30, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. The event raises funds for brain tumor research and support programs benefiting Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. The event reports more than $600,000 donated historically and shows $55,747 raised toward a $200,000 goal for the current year. Race entries include paid and survivor categories; the survivor events have no entry fee.
Distances
- 1 Mile Walk
- 5K
- Survivor - 1 Mile Walk
- Survivor - 5K
Logistics and race information
The event location is Veterans Park at 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Packet pickup is offered on race day and an early pickup option is listed; teams of five or more can use a single team packet pickup instead of individual pick up. The race is chip timed with a chip start; walkers are not timed. There will be one aid station on course. Unisex cotton race shirts are provided; registrants by May 16 are guaranteed a custom shirt and gold shirts are provided to brain cancer survivors. Parking is available on-site and on nearby public streets. Refunds are not permitted, but transfers, deferrals, and bib exchanges are allowed. Pets are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
