The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Brain Health
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Event overview
The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Brain Health - Brain Health Hustle takes place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Boca Raton, FL. The primary event is a 5K run/walk. A separate Sleep In Option allows remote participation; shirts and finisher medals for that option will be mailed to participants. The event supports the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation, which aims to promote awareness, testing, counseling, and research related to fatal children’s genetic diseases of the brain. The foundation reports having raised approximately $3 million and focuses on three pillars: research of treatments and cures, education and genetic screening, and nursing school educational programs. The organization also reports progress in gene therapy patient trials, education, and genetic testing.
Logistics and entries
Place: South County Regional Park, 12251 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33498. Parking is available at the Amphitheater, address 20405 Amphitheater Circle, West Boca Raton. Timing is provided by Accuchip Timing. Shirts are Dry-Fit type. A finisher medal will be awarded; the 2026 design is pending.
Awards are offered M/F overall, M/F under 10, 10-14, 15-19, and then 10-year age groups to 80+. Packet pick-up location: Runner's Edge, 3195 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton; store hours are listed on site. Entry prices listed are $40 for the main 5K and $30 for the Sleep In Option. Price increases after December 30, 2025. The Sleep In Option is not eligible for awards and does not require submitting a time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
