Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk

  • Date Sat 28th February 2026
  • Time 11:30AM EST
  • 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 Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Columbus, Franklin! This uplifting event, hosted at the RPAC North Plaza near The Buckeye Bike Hub, invites participants of all ages to raise awareness and support for brain injury survivors. Whether you choose to challenge yourself with the 5K run or enjoy a leisurely stroll during the 1 Mile Walk, your involvement will make a tremendous impact.

All proceeds from this event directly benefit brain injury survivors through initiatives like the NeuroNights program, which offers essential wellness support. Last year's event saw incredible contributions, including scholarships and funding for community programs, and this year promises to be even more impactful. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community effort to promote brain health and 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!

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk - In-PERSON

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (11:30AM EST)

    $33.60

  • 1 Mile Family Walk (Untimed) - In-PERSON

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (11:45AM EST)

    $33.60

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Location

337 Annie and John Glenn Ave, Columbus, 43201, OH, United States

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