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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
The Carmel Gazebo, Carmel IN
5K
55–73°F · low rain risk
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2025
58–86°F
dry
2024
48–73°F
dry
2023
58–84°F
dry
2022
44–67°F
dry
2021
65–75°F
rain
2020
44–61°F
dry
2019
63–79°F
dry
2018
65–82°F
dry
2017
62–81°F
dry
2016
54–69°F
dry
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About this race
11th ANNUAL BRAIN BOLT 5K TO HELP VICTIMS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN AND SPINE INJURIES
Carmel, IN—Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine (GCBS) is proud to announce our 11th Annual Brain Bolt 5K Run/Walk. The race will once again benefit the treatment and care of traumatic brain and spine injuries. This year will once again include an in-person traditional and dedicated survivor course! This inclusive course will be modified to accommodate varying physical abilities. Our featured guest will share their inspirational story of survival!
IN-PERSON RACE
This year’s Brain Bolt 5K will raise funds for the Neurosurgery Foundation at Goodman Campbell.
- Event: In-person walk/run/wheelchair through beautiful Carmel, Indiana
- Course: In-person walk/run/wheelchair survivor course alongside the traditional course
- Volunteer: Please visit our volunteer page for a list of available roles
- Donation: Monetary or in-kind services/products
When & Where
Attend in person beginning at the Carmel Gazebo at Civic Square in Carmel, IN on Saturday, October 3rd. (*Both the 5K course and the survivor course)
More Information
For more details, please visit our race page.
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