Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run

Event Overview

• Presented by: The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC)
• Year: Celebrating its 39th year
• Previous Name: Formerly the Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury
• Location: 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO

Race Details

• Participants: Attracts close to 1,000 runners and spectators of all ages
• Course: Begins and ends in beautiful Loose Park, KCMO
• Medals: All participants receive a finishers medal
• Shirts: Custom event shirts available for an additional $7

Purpose of the Run

• Focus: Successes and challenges of those affected by brain injury
• Awareness: Celebrates courage and determination of survivors and families
• Statistics: Every 18.5 seconds a brain injury occurs in the U.S.
• Impact: Over 21,000 individuals in Kansas and the Greater KC area affected last year

Support Initiatives

• Proceeds: Help BIAKS-GKC provide vital programming
• Services: Includes referral services and prevention programming
• Support: Educational resources for survivors, loved ones, and professionals
• More Information: Visit www.biaks.org

Registration Link

• Sign Up: For more details and to register, visit Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run