Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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

🎉 Event History

• Organizer: Presented by The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC)
• Milestone: Celebrating its 38th year
• Legacy: Formerly known as the Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury
• Participation: Attracts close to 1,000 runners and spectators each year

🏞️ Course Details

• Start/Finish: Begins and ends in beautiful Loose Park
• Route: Passes through the surrounding neighborhoods
• Awards: All participants receive a finishers medal and compete for age group and overall awards
• Merchandise: Custom event shirts can be added for an additional $7

💪 Purpose of the Run

• Focus: Celebrating the successes and challenges of those affected by brain injury
• Impact: Highlights the courage of individuals and determination of families
• Frequency: A brain injury occurs every 18.5 seconds in the U.S.
• Statistics: Over 21,000 individuals in Kansas and Greater KC area were affected by a brain injury last year

💖 Support and Proceeds

• Benefit: Proceeds help BIAKS-GKC provide vital programming
• Services: Includes referral services, prevention programming, support, and education
• Audience: Support for survivors, loved ones, and brain injury professionals
• Website: BIAKS-GKC Official Site