Events
10K run
Walk for Thought
Fun4Kids Event
Place
Kansas City, MO US 64112
Description
Presented by The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC), the Going the Distance 5K/10K run is celebrating its 40th year. Formerly the Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury, it is one of the oldest runs in the Kansas City area and attracts close to 1,000 runners and spectators of all ages each year. The course begins and ends in beautiful Loose Park in Kansas City and goes through some historic neighborhoods surrounding the park. All particpants receive a finishers medal and compete for age group and overall awards. Custom event shirts can be added to your registration for an additional $8.
This run focuses on the successes and challenges of those affected by brain injury. It celebrates their courage and their families’ determination to move forward after a brain injury. Every 18.5 seconds a brain injury occurs in this country. It is the number one cause of death and disability in children and young adults. Over 21,000 individuals in Kansas and the Greater KC area were affected by a brain injury last year.
Proceeds from the run help BIAKS-GKC (www.biaks.org) provide vital programming, including referral services, prevention programming, support and education for survivors, loved ones and brain injury professionals.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://biarun.org.
The Brain Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City
The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is the only non-profit in the state of Kansas and the Greater Kansas City metro area solely serving individuals who have sustained a brain injury, their family members and the professionals who treat them. Brain injuries don’t discriminate. They can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone.
BIAKS-GKC provides information and resources, training, support group information, education on preventing brain injuries and an advocacy voice for legislative issues.
Brain Injury Support Groups
Information & Referrals
Family & Survivor Seminars
Professional Development
More Resources
Prevention
Learn more at https://biaks.org.
2027 Honoree to be announced soon!
Awards
All participants will receive custom finishers medals and compete for age group and overall awards! The top male and female finishers in both the 5K and the 10K, together with the top masters male and female finisher, will receive an award along with the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pick up will be held on Saturday, June 4 from 10am to 2pm, at a site to be announced soon! Leftovers from packet pickup can be picked up on race day at the race site from 7am to 8am.
Going the Distance 2027 T-Shirt to be unveiled soon!
Race Contact Info
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