Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run 2026 — Kansas City, MO

Date
May 25, 2026
Location
Kansas City, MO
Venue
5200 Wornall Road
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$12.00 – $50.00
Events
5K Run, 10K run, Walk for Thought, Fun4Kids Event, 5K Virtual, 10K Virtual
Includes
T-Shirt
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Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run takes place at 5200 Wornall Road in Kansas City, Missouri on May 25, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options to accommodate different fitness levels: a 100-yard course, 5K, 5-mile, and 10K. The race starts at 8:00 AM and welcomes both runners and walkers. Entry fees range from $12 to $50 depending on registration timing and distance selection. This Memorial Day event combines competition with community support for brain injury awareness, making it an accessible option for endurance athletes of varying abilities in the Kansas City area.

From the Race Organizer
Presented by The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC), the Memorial Day run is celebrating its 39th 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 af

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run 2026 — Kansas City, MO?

Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run 2026 — Kansas City, MO takes place on May 25, 2026. The race is held in Kansas City, Missouri.

Where is Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run 2026 — Kansas City, MO held?

Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run 2026 — Kansas City, MO is held at 5200 Wornall Road in Kansas City, Missouri.

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