
Run For The Brains! is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Stockton, CA, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
From the Organizer
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
Weather
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.
Host City
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
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.
Plan your trip
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
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Run For The Brains!
Oct 31, 2026