The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health
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About the race
The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K for Brain Health is an event held January 10, 2027 at the South County Regional Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida. The event includes an in-person 5K run, a virtual 5K Sleep In option, and a separate dog walk.
Event distances:
- 5K run
- Dog 1 Mile-ish walk (0.93 miles)
The event supports the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation, whose mission is to promote awareness, testing, counseling, and research aimed at preventing and eventually curing fatal children’s genetic diseases of the brain. The foundation reports having raised over $3 million for projects across three pillars: research of treatments and cures, education and genetic screening, and nursing education programs. The foundation notes progress in gene therapy patient trials and continued need for earlier detection and broader treatment access.
Additional event details: official timing is provided by Accuchip Timing. The Sleep In option mails a shirt and finisher medal to participants; it relies on the honor system for completing the distance, is not eligible for awards, and does not require submission of a time. The dog walk is a walk only and is not timed; registration covers one dog and one adult handler per registration. Multi person pricing is available for group registration. Packet pickup is available at Runner’s Edge before the event and on event morning. Free parking is available at the Amphitheater. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
