Braden James 5K Rainbow Run/Walk

October 17, 2026
9AM Start
Rain or Shine

Trail at Bluemont Park
329 N Manchester St.
Arlington, VA 22203

Parking Information

The race starts and ends in Bluemont Park (329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22203).  Parking is within the park.  This is the entrance close to 4th STREET (not 4th Rd).  It is not the entrance next to the tennis courts.



Race Day Vibes 
Unleash your inner unicorn, superhero, or rainbow warrior—costumes and colorful tutus are highly encouraged! Whether you sparkle, shine, or strut in stripes, we can’t wait to see your flair on the trail.



About the Braden James Fund

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is the deadliest pediatric cancer: 90% of children diagnosed with this incurable disease die within two years, and fewer than 1% survive five years. The Braden James Fund was formed in memory of its namesake, who passed away in 2022 at 5.5 years old after an 18-month battle with the disease. The Fund helps children and families battling pediatric brain cancer, including DIPG, cope with this journey through a three-pronged approach: PLAY, ADVOCATE, and CURE.

Thanks to your support from last year's race, we made progress on all three fronts:

  1. PLAY: Funded interactive playroom walls for the pediatric waiting rooms at Sibley Memorial Hospital, easing stress for patients undergoing radiation five days a week for six weeks.

  2. ADVOCATE: Joined a coalition that helped pass the Give Kids a Chance Act, which supports combination therapies to fight DIPG and incentivizes drug companies to develop DIPG treatments.

  3. CURE: Funded critical research using blood analysis to understand tumor development, exploring CBD as a treatment for DIPG, and studying how to reactivate the immune system against DIPG tumors.



With Gratitude to Our Sponsors

A huge thank you to these incredible local businesses for making the magic happen:

   






REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary based on additional options such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
SEPTEMBER 10
IN PERSON 5K (Includes shirt)
$44.45*
$49.33*
VIRTUAL 5K (Option to purchase shirt below)
$38.98*
$44.15*

*Includes processing fee

Register 5 or more people at the same time and receive a $5 discount per person!
Do this by registering and then clicking the Add Another Registrant button.


  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.

  • Optional purchase of shirt below.
    Scroll to the bottom of the page for 'how to' Virtual.

Not a Runner. I want to Donate Only and/or Sponsor a Runner


PARTICIPANT INFO


THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Suggested Amounts

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM (OPTIONAL)

Form a Team with friends or family! This is optional and may not have any affiliated awards.

TEAM ROSTER



READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Braden James 5K Rainbow Run, Bluemont Park, Arlington VA, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.

$45.00
$4.33
$49.33


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