STRAIN FOR THE BRAIN

Mike is a brain tumor survivor who started Strain for the brain in 2010 to raise awareness of this rare disease.  The event started small along the lake front at Veteran's Park, originally in May which is brain tumor awareness month.  After one particularly chilly event of sleet and snow flurries, it moved to the first weekend of June.  Eventually, the event out grew that space and moved to Miller Park (currently American Family Stadium) and ultimately to Harley Davidson Museum.  While Mike had many people help him along the way, it was his persistence and determination to support the cause that kept the event going year after year.  Due to the growth of the event, Mike has turned the operations over to Dr. Jennifer Connelly but still is an active participant.  

The shirts are unisex cotton, and participants who register by noon on May 16 are guaranteed a custom race shirt.

After that, shirts will be available while supplies last. Any extras will be distributed after the race on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gold shirts will be provided to brain cancer survivors.

5K map | 1 mile map

PLEASE BRING YOUR RECEIPT WITH YOU!

You do not need to print it. We will need to scan the QR code on the receipt, though, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library.

Early Packet Pickup
Saturday, May 31st
9:00am-12:00pm
Schuetze Recreation Center - Frame Park
Riverview Room
1120 Baxter St
Waukesha, WI 53186

Sunday, June 1st
7:30am-9:00am Packet Pickup on site
8:45am Survivor's Photo at Start Line
9:00am Run/walk starts
10:00am Awards
10:30am Silent Auction Closes

• Login into RunSignUp.com
• Select your Profile.
• Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
• Select "Manage Registration".
• All of the race options will be listed on the menu (transfers, change shirts size, modify team, and change distances)

Donations can made online or sent to:

Strain For The Brain
PO Box 656
Brookfield, WI 53008

Click here to be connected to GiveSmart and complete our online forms.  Please note you will be asked to register with the site.

Explore all the amazing items up for grabs in our silent auction! From local experiences to exclusive gear, there’s something for everyone.

Please note: Winners must be present at the event to claim their items. No shipping or post-event pickup will be available.

Happy bidding!

There will be one aid station on course.

The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. Walkers are not timed.

How to wear your bib.

Parking is available both on-site and along nearby public streets.

To help keep things running smoothly, we encourage all participants to carpool, pick up their packets early, and arrive at the event with plenty of time.

Your race time and age group result are available online after you cross the finish line - select RESULTS from the menu above. The top 3 male & female finishers in 5-year age groups will receive a custom medal. An awards ceremony will take place at the race. 

We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge. Register to volunteer by clicking on the volunteer link in the menu above. For more information on volunteering click here.

Refunds are not permitted for any reason. While there are no refunds, you can get referrals, transfer your bib, change your shirt size, defer your registration until next year or change your distance. Here is how.

Sorry, pets are not permitted at the event.