Fast Track To A Cure 5K Bay Area

About the Event

Fast Track to a Cure 5K brings together survivors, families, friends, and community members to raise awareness and support research for oligodendroglioma — a rare form of brain cancer. Whether you have been personally affected by brain cancer or want to support an important cause, every step helps move us closer to more research, better treatments and long-term survivorship!

About One of Our Survivors, Lauren...

Lauren Montanelli's journey began on November 9, 2021, when she experienced unexpected speech difficulties during a work meeting. By January 20, 2022 - her mom's birthday - she was diagnosed with Grade 3 oligodendroglioma after surgery at UCSF. Lauren's post-surgical goal was profound: to be able to say her kids' names, Austin and Avery. Lauren is strong and works hard every day to continue her recovery, drawing strength from her amazing support network of family, friends, and healthcare providers.

Meet Stanley, a Resident of Marina Bay...

In March 2021, Stanley Currier suddenly experienced 2 grand mal seizures, and was diagnosed with Grade 3 oligodendroglioma. Soon after, the Currier family teamed up with Oligo Nation and launched the first Fast Track to a Cure 5K. Stanley promoted a global movement with in person participants in the Bay Area and virtual participants from all over the world including Michigan, Japan, Germany, Norway, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and more.

A Community United for a Cure

The Fast Track to a Cure event in the Bay Area has since grown, involving more families, friends and caring community members. Come roll, walk, or run with us! This year’s event introduces optional race timing while keeping the event fun and welcoming for everyone. We look forward to seeing you participate live or virtually at the 6th Annual Fast Track to a Cure Bay Area this September!

Races Offered

Adult Participant

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Brain Tumor or Cancer Patient / Survivor / Thriver

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Brain Tumor or Cancer Patient / Survivor / Thriver

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Virtual Participant

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Volunteer

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer

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09:00

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$0.00

Youth Participant

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Youth Participant

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Richmond.

thermostat Temperature

14.1° / 23.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.7° / 21.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:51

nightlight Sunset

19:15

About Richmond

Learn more about the host city, Richmond.

Though it was a booming industrial center during World War II, the subsequent decades were not kind to Richmond, California. After the war, deindustrialization hit hard. The shipyards closed. Desperation set in. A reputation for violent crime kept visitors away.