5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City MO
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Event Overview
- Event Name: Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run
- Date: May 25, 2026
- Location: 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO
- Registration Link: Sign Up Here
History
- 39th Year: Celebrating 39 years of the event.
- Former Name: Previously known as the Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury.
- Local Tradition: One of the oldest runs in the Kansas City area.
- Participation: Attracts close to 1,000 runners and spectators of all ages annually.
Course Information
- Start and Finish: Course begins and ends in beautiful Loose Park.
- Scenic Route: The run goes through historic neighborhoods surrounding the park.
- Finisher Medal: All participants receive a finishers medal.
- Awards: Competitors are eligible for age group and overall awards.
Event Focus
- Brain Injury Awareness: Focuses on the successes and challenges of those affected by brain injury.
- Courage Celebration: Celebrates the courage of survivors and their families' determination.
- Statistics: A brain injury occurs every 18.5 seconds in the U.S., being the number one cause of death and disability in children and young adults.
- Local Impact: Over 21,000 individuals in Kansas and the Greater KC area were affected by a brain injury last year.
Proceeds and Support
- Beneficiary: Proceeds help BIAKS-GKC provide vital programming.
- Services Offered: Includes referral services and prevention programming.
- Support and Education: Aims at supporting survivors, loved ones, and brain injury professionals.
- Organization Website: For more information visit BIAKS-GKC.
