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Run For The Brains!

Run For The Brains! is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Stockton, CA, with entry fees from $10 to $35.

Date
October 31, 2026 (114 days to go)
Price
$10–$35
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Come One, Come All to the Halloween Spooktacular!

Formerly known as the Brain Health to Beat Stroke, this event is a fang-tastic 5K, 10K, and 1K that raises funds and awareness for strokes. Don't let your loved ones become zombies—join us for a monstrously good time!

Why Participate?

Healings in Motion provides local educational programs and services supporting brain health, stroke awareness, and prevention. Your participation and donations will increase stroke awareness in our community, help reduce the number of strokes, and directly support those with stroke recovery. It's a grave cause we're passionate about! For more information, visit https://www.healingsinmotion.org

The Courses

5K - A Closed Course (No Ghouls Allowed!)

All runners will start on Ben Holt Drive in the heart of the Lincoln Center. We'll head West toward Lincoln High School, then make our way back to the finish line where you'll be greeted by a ghoulishly good time! Expect themed music, trick-or-treating, thriller dance competitions, and tons of great goodies from the community. It's going to be un-boo-lievable!

5K Virtual - Run, Walk, or Roll Your Way!

Participate where you want, when you want between October 30th–November 1st! Send us a screenshot of your path from Strava, Nike Run Club, Garmin, or any other fitness tracker via Instagram or email us at brainhealth5K@gmail.com. While your results won't appear with our in-person participants, we'd love to see your spooky selfies and post them on our socials. No coffin required!

1-Mile Survivor Champion Walk or Roll

We'll make our way around the North side of Lincoln Center! For stroke survivors and others recovering from a brain injury, this is your chance to participate at any level of ability. We all know someone affected by stroke—honor them by joining us or donating in their honor. Because when it comes to supporting survivors, we don't ghost anyone!

Fees

  • 5K & 10K: May 1st - $35 | August 1st - $40 | September 1st - $45 | October 1st - $50 | October 30th - $55
  • 5K Virtual: $5.00 if you'd like your Goodie Bag mailed (no boo-gies for staying home!)
  • Champion Walk - Individual: May 1st - $35 | June 1st - $40 | July 1st - $45 | Free to all Survivors

All fees include a finisher medal, brain freeze ice cream, a timed race bib, and an event t-shirt. Talk about a sweet deal—it's not just a treat, it's a trick-or-treat!

Packet Pickup

Early Pickup: Fleet Feet Stockton, 265 Lincoln Center, Friday, October 30th from 10am to 5pm. Don't be a skeleton crew—pick up early!

Race Day Pickup: 6am at the Skedaddle Registration tent. We promise not to boo you if you're running late!

Awards

5K & 10K In-Person: Overall male/female winners in age group categories: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Events

Little Zombie 1K (12 & UNDER)$10
1K Survivor Champion Walk$35
5K$35
10K (Double Loop)$35

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

75°

Typical Low

47°

Chance of Rain

14%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Stockton Fire Stn 4, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:30 AMSunset 6:07 PMDaylight 10h 37m

Host City

About Stockton, CA

Population

320,470

as of 2023

City Elevation

13 ft

Nearest Airport

SCK

Stockton Metropolitan Airport · 7 mi

Major Hub

SMF

Sacramento International Airport · 52 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For The Brains!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Run For The Brains!
Date
October 31, 2026

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Stockton than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run For The Brains!?+
Run For The Brains! is a running race held in Stockton, California on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Run For The Brains!?+
Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Stockton, California at Lincoln Center. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run For The Brains!?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run For The Brains!

Oct 31, 2026

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