Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk
- Date Sun 8th March 2026
- Time 11:30AM EDT
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Price $33.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Columbus, Franklin! This exciting event, hosted at the RPAC North Plaza near The Buckeye Bike Hub, brings together community members to raise awareness and support for brain injury survivors. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K run or a leisurely 1-mile walk, making it perfect for families and individuals of all ages.
All proceeds from the event will directly benefit brain injury survivors through initiatives like the NeuroNights program, which provides essential communal and wellness support. Last year’s fundraising efforts made a significant impact, including scholarships and community events, and this year promises to be even more impactful! Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends and family, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community support while advocating for brain injury awareness!
All proceeds from the event will directly benefit brain injury survivors through initiatives like the NeuroNights program, which provides essential communal and wellness support. Last year’s fundraising efforts made a significant impact, including scholarships and community events, and this year promises to be even more impactful! Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends and family, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community support while advocating for brain injury awareness!
Organiser's Description
Sign up to participate in the 10th Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk for Brain Injury Awareness presented by Ohio State's Chronic Brain Injury Program. [https://cbi.osu.edu]
This event is hosted by the undergraduate student organization Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN). This event takes place at the RPAC North Plaza, near The Buckeye Bike Hub (337 Annie and John Glenn Ave [https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Buckeye+Bike+Hub/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8541485ff248b9e7?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111]). All proceeds directly benefit brain injury survivors, including through our NeuroNights program [https://cbi.osu.edu/community/neuronights], a joint initiative between The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University Chronic Brain Injury program, and BRAIN to provide comprehensive communal and wellness support for brain injury survivors. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns!
Last year's race proceeds benefitted the following:
* We awarded a $500 scholarship to Jackie Palmer, recipient of the Mark Minister Award and donated $500 on her behalf to the Healthy Minds program at the Brain Injury Association of Ohio
* We contributed $4,500 to fund our second annual Brain Injury Community Day [https://cbi.osu.edu/community/communityday]
* We are planning a Brain Injury Awareness Gala for the winter and a Brain Injury Awareness Retreat!
This event is hosted by the undergraduate student organization Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN). This event takes place at the RPAC North Plaza, near The Buckeye Bike Hub (337 Annie and John Glenn Ave [https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Buckeye+Bike+Hub/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8541485ff248b9e7?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111]). All proceeds directly benefit brain injury survivors, including through our NeuroNights program [https://cbi.osu.edu/community/neuronights], a joint initiative between The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University Chronic Brain Injury program, and BRAIN to provide comprehensive communal and wellness support for brain injury survivors. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns!
Last year's race proceeds benefitted the following:
* We awarded a $500 scholarship to Jackie Palmer, recipient of the Mark Minister Award and donated $500 on her behalf to the Healthy Minds program at the Brain Injury Association of Ohio
* We contributed $4,500 to fund our second annual Brain Injury Community Day [https://cbi.osu.edu/community/communityday]
* We are planning a Brain Injury Awareness Gala for the winter and a Brain Injury Awareness Retreat!
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