New Date: TBD
The health and safety of our community and event participants is our number one priority. As of March 11, Ohio State has canceled all on-campus activities of student organizations through April 20th. Accordingly, the March 22nd Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk is CANCELLED. We are evaluating alternative solutions that will continue to foster awareness and support for the brain injury community, such as potentially rescheduling the run to Fall 2020 and/or having a virtual run option. In the event of a reschedule to Fall 2020 of the 4th annual BIA 5K and Walk, we will honor all current registrations. As stated on the RunSignup page and in our waiver, we do not offer registration refunds - all proceeds from our event directly benefit wellness support for brain injury survivors in the Columbus and central Ohio area through the Neuro Nights program.
We will provide more updates as we have them. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to process and monitor these extenuating circumstances. If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please direct them to brain.osu@gmail.com. Please stay safe!
**COVID-19 UPDATE 03-11-2020**
The health and safety of our community and event participants is our number one priority. As of March 11, Ohio State has cancelled all on-campus activities of student organizations through April 20th. Accordingly, the March 22nd Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk is CANCELLED. We are evaluating alternative solutions that will continue to foster awareness and support for the brain injury community, such as potentially rescheduling the run to Fall 2020 and/or having a virtual run option. In the event of a reschedule to Fall 2020 of the 4th annual BIA 5K and Walk, we will honor all current registrations. As stated on the RunSignup page and in our waiver, we do not offer registration refunds - all proceeds from our event directly benefit wellness support for brain injury survivors in the Columbus and central Ohio area through the Neuro Nights program.
We will provide more updates as we have them. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to process and monitor these extenuating circumstances. If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please direct them to brain.osu@gmail.com. Please stay safe!
General Race Information
Sign up to participate in the 4th annual 5K run and 1 mile walk for brain injury awareness! This year's race will be held right on the Ohio State campus, beginning at the RPAC and winding through iconic parts of campus such as the Oval! Registration / check-in will begin at 8:00 am. All participants that sign up by March 1st, 2020 are guaranteed a race t-shirt. All participants that register by March 22nd, 2020 are guaranteed a finisher medal at the finish line. Participants are encouraged to wear blue (the color for brain injury awareness) or green (the color for traumatic brain injury awareness)!
This event is hosted by Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN). Proceeds benefit the Neuro Nights program, 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 in the central Ohio area. You can find more information about the program here. Please contact us at brain.osu@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Race Day Schedule:
8:00AM - Race-day packet pickup begins at designated tables at the RPAC Northwest Plaza. Please check-in at least 30 minutes before your event.
9:00AM - Featured Speakers
9:30AM - 5K Run/1 Mile Walk begin - Both events will begin at the same time and place, with 5K participants in a corral ahead of the 1 mile walk participants. The 5K path will diverge after the 1 mile walk - both paths will be clearly marked. Course map found here.
10:30AM - Awards
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be available on race day beginning at 8AM in the RPAC Northwest Plaza.
Early packet pickup will also be available on Saturday, March 21st from 10AM-4PM in the Hays Cape room (room 3152) in the Ohio Union.
Location
This year's race will begin at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) in the heart of The Ohio State University's campus. The path will wind around the Oval and through the Olentangy River Trail, concluding at the starting line. View the course map here.
Parking
Attendees with Campus Parking pass: Park in closest available surface lots or garage!
Attendees without Campus Parking pass: Please park in Neil Avenue Garage (1801 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210) and we will provide ticket validation at registration, courtesy of our parking sponsors at CampusParc.
Awards/Post-Run
After the Run – Custom race medals will be awarded to the top male and female overall finishers for the 5K. Top male and female finishers in each age group will also receive custom awards. Prizes will also be awarded to our top 5 fundraisers! Participants are eligible for only ONE performance-based medal (i.e. top overall finishers will not be included in age group winners).
Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to participate in sand volleyball and basketball games on the Lincoln Tower Park courts.
Volunteering/Getting Involved
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. Thank you for your important contribution!
This event is co-sponsored by the Chronic Brain Injury program at the Ohio State University. Learn more about CBI here.
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