Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run
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Event overview
Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. The event is presented by the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) and is in its 39th year. The course begins and ends in Loose Park and passes through nearby historic neighborhoods. The event typically attracts close to 1,000 runners and spectators. Proceeds support BIAKS-GKC programming, including referral services, prevention programming, support and education for survivors and family members, and professional development.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
Additional events and services
The race day program also includes a Walk for Thought, a Fun4Kids event, and virtual options for the 5K, 10K, and the Walk for Thought. All participants receive custom finishers medals. Awards are given for overall and age-group placings, including top male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K, top masters finishers, and top three male and female finishers in standard age brackets from 10 and under through 80+.
Packet pickup is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at a location to be determined. Custom event shirts are available for an additional $7. Over 21,000 people in Kansas and the Greater Kansas City area were affected by a brain injury last year, a focus for the event’s fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
