Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run
• Date: 2025-05-26
• Location: 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO
• URL: Register Here

🎉 Event History

• Presented by: The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC)
• Celebration: 38th year of the Memorial Day run
• Formerly known as: Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury
• Participants: Attracts close to 1,000 runners and spectators each year

🏞️ Course Information

• Start/Finish: Beautiful Loose Park in Kansas City
• Route: Goes through beautiful neighborhoods surrounding the park
• Awards: All participants receive a finishers medal and compete for age group and overall awards
• Event shirts: Custom event shirts can be added for an additional $7

🧠 Focus and Impact

• Awareness: Focuses on the successes and challenges of those affected by brain injury
• Celebration: Celebrates the courage of individuals and families moving forward after a brain injury
• Statistics: Every 18.5 seconds a brain injury occurs in the U.S., the number one cause of death and disability in children and young adults
• Support: Over 21,000 individuals in Kansas and the Greater KC area were affected by a brain injury last year

💖 Supporting the Community

• Proceeds: Help BIAKS-GKC provide vital programming
• Services: Includes referral services, prevention programming, and support and education
• Target Audience: Benefits survivors, loved ones, and brain injury professionals
• More Information: Visit BIAKS for details