Walk4PICS 5k Run

Event Details

• Event: 1st Annual Walk 4 PICS 5k
• Date: September 26, 2026
• Location: 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mount Juliet, TN
• Registration: Register Here

Purpose of the Event

• Mission: Raise awareness of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).
• Community: Bring together ICU survivors, family members, medical providers, and supporters.
• Participation: All runners and walkers are welcome!
• Support: Your participation helps support ICU survivors and their families.

Understanding PICS

• Definition: PICS refers to the physical, cognitive and emotional challenges that ICU survivors and their families often face long-term after critical illness.
• Statistics: Around 80% of the 5 million people admitted to an ICU each year in the United States survive, and of those survivors, at least one-third are afflicted with PICS.
• Impact: PICS can affect survivors’ entire lives, including their employment, relationships, families, physical health, and mental health.
• Learn More: Visit ICUdelirium.org or Walk4PICS.com.

Funding and Support

• Purpose of Funds: Any funds raised from the Walk 4 PICS 5k will be used to further the mission of raising awareness of PICS.
• Global Support: Support ICU survivors locally and globally through support groups, advocacy and education.
• Research: Further research into best practices in critical care survivorship.
• Impact: Help improve the lives of those impacted by PICS.