8th Annual OKC Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run

Event Overview

We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 8th Annual Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run!!! This event was organized to raise awareness and much-needed resources to fund critical brain tumor-specific programs to improve the lives of all those affected by brain tumors. Supported by the National Brain Tumor Society, the Oklahoma City Brain Tumor Walk was organized in memory of Betty M. Nicholson, an incredible woman who touched the hearts of the many lives she entered. Not only does this event honor Mrs. Nicholson, but it also offers individuals and teams a chance to honor and remember their loved ones, connect with others interested in the brain tumor cause, and helps to educate the local community on the diverse needs of the brain tumor community.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Location: Stars and Stripes Park – Oklahoma City, OK
• Registration: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
• Walk Begins: 8:00 AM

Schedule of Events

• Opening Remembrance Ceremony: 7:30 AM
• Length of Event: 5K (Approximately 3.1 miles)
• Event Ends: 12:00 PM
• Starting Line Set Up: 15 minutes prior to walk

Participation Information

• Fundraising: Top team and top individual fundraisers will be acknowledged.
• Weather: The event takes place, rain or shine! Layered clothing, wind breakers, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended.
• Check-In: All registrants must check in at the registration tent! New participants can also sign up at the registration tent.
• Team Gathering: We encourage you to gather your team in our Tent City area! Please bring a tent, chairs, and lots of team spirit (no staking, no BBQ, no alcohol).

Parking and Amenities

While refreshments will be made available, please feel free to bring a cooler, pack a lunch, and enjoy the day!

Volunteer Information

Interested in volunteering for this event? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at Volunteer Opportunities.

Support and Impact

All funds raised through these events allow the National Brain Tumor Society to advance research and public policy to improve the lives of all those living with a brain tumor, as well as anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. The National Brain Tumor Society has funded more than $38 million in brain tumor research grants and awards to hundreds of researchers at various leading institutes in the U.S. and globally in order to find better treatments, and ultimately a cure.

Your support has also enabled nonpartisan advocacy efforts that improved public policies to benefit brain tumor patients and increase research budgets. We are extremely grateful to everyone who has helped in the fight to conquer and cure brain tumors. Thank you for your generous past donations. You’ve had a tangible impact on the research needed to find treatments for brain tumors while giving the brain tumor community a voice in our nation’s capital.

Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit OKC Brain Tumor Walk and 5K Fun Run.