⏱️ Countdown to Race Day • Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
St. Vrain for the Brain 5K
100% of Registration Goes to Charity
Every single dollar given through registration goes directly to the National Brain Tumor Society. The race organizational costs are completely covered by sponsors and the race director!
Join the Fun!
August 8th, 2026
What to Expect on Race Day
Games, music, and fun!
Trophies for first-place male, female, and youth finishers
Wear a costume, best one wins a prize!
Delicious coffee from Emory Jane's Coffee truck at the start/finish area
Race Info
Niwot High School
8989 Niwot Road, Niwot, CO 80503
Official Route Map
Explore the scenic 5K route starting and ending at Niwot High School. The course features flat dirt paths, famous "Cranny Hill", and beautiful Colorado mountain backdrops.
Course Details
💧 Aid Station
There is one aid station with water on the course, but you will see it twice at 1.5mi and again after turning around at 1.75mi.
🚾 Restroom
We can let you into the high school, or there is a portable restroom available on the east side of the high school, north of the track.
📣 Spectator-Friendly Spots
The best spot to watch is at the Start/Finish line on the west side of Niwot High School, where you can cheer runners off, grab a delicious latte from Emory Jane's Coffee truck, and welcome finishers back!
Frequently Asked Questions
Brave Like Meg
This race is inspired by the amazing Meg Boyer. Meg showed people how to lead with strength, live with love, and fight with bravery. Her diagnosis of brain cancer in 2018 only emphasized all of those qualities. Although we miss her dearly, we can still feel her presence by doing the things she loved—namely running, enjoying the outdoors, bonding with friends and family, and fighting for a cure. By keeping Meg's spirit alive and funding research for a cure, we can all strive to be Brave Like Meg.
