Name: STRAIN FOR THE BRAIN
Start: 2027-06-13
End: 2027-06-13
Location: Milwaukee

About the Event

Strain for the Brain is an annual event held to honor individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and to

celebrate the family and friends there to support them. Brain tumors are a devastating disease that affects 80,000 people and their families each year. The funds raised through Strain for the Brain will directly contribute to advancements in research, medical treatments, and support programs for individuals and families impacted by this life-changing condition. By participating in Strain for the Brain, you will not only contribute to the fight against brain tumors but also showcase your dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by this disease.

Strain for the Brain is a Milwaukee based 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization started in 2010 by a brain tumor survivor. It is an annual event held to honor individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and to celebrate the family and friends there to support them. The funds raised through SFTB will directly contribute to advancements in research, medical treatments, and support programs for individuals and families impacted by this life-changing condition.

Since 2010, SFTB has donated over $750,000 to the brain tumor program at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Persons with any financial limitations please contact organizers to discuss a Fee Waiver.

History of 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 lakefront at Veterans 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 at Miller Park (currently American Family Stadium) and then to Harley Davidson Museum. Ultimately, the event outgrew that space and has returned to Veterans Park. 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.

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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$35.00

5K

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$35.00

5K Walk

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$35.00

Kiddos 1K

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — 1K

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$20.00

Survivor - 1 Mile Walk

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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$0.00

Survivor - 5K

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$0.00

Survivor - 5K Walk

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$0.00

Virtual - Any Distance

Jun 13, 2027

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Distance — Virtual - Any Distance

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Milwaukee.

thermostat Temperature

8.5° / 18.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.1° / 15.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 38m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

12.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:27

nightlight Sunset

20:08

About Milwaukee

Learn more about the host city, Milwaukee.

Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, United States. The city's population is about 600,000 with about 1.6 million in the metropolitan area (2019). It is in the southeastern portion of the state on the western shore of Lake Michigan.