BIA5K

Started in 2017, this event is hosted by the undergraduate organization Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN), with all proceeds supporting brain injury survivors through programs like NeuroNights, a joint initiative with OSU Wexner Medical Center and the Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery.
participants walking in the brain 5k
Date
March 23, 2025
Time
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

About this event

Brain Injury Awareness 5K & Walk

Race Day Timeline

9:00-10:00 am: Race day registration and packet pickup begins outside of the RPAC, under the northwest corner overhang. As noted above, all race day registration is credit card only!
9:45 am: BRAIN President introduction
10:00 am: 1 Mile Family Walk start
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Mark Minister award, raffle, guest speakers
12:00 pm: 5K Run/Walk start

Sign up by February 23 for special pricing and use code "CBI2025" for 10% off.

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