Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://biarun.org.
Place
Kansas City, MO US 64112
Description
Presented by The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC), the Memorial Day run is celebrating its 38th 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 beautiful 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 $7.
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.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pick up will be held on Saturday May 24 from 10am to 2pm, at the Running Well Store at 6009 Johnson Drive in Mission, KS. Leftovers from packet pickup can be picked up on race day at the race site from 7am to 8am.
Race Contact Info
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Sponsors
2025 Honoree
This year, the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is proud to recognize an extraordinary individual at the 2025 Going the Distance Run: Spacin Jason. A true testament to resilience and creativity, Jason is a brain injury survivor who has transformed the challenges of his journey into powerful works of art.
Hailing from Kansas, Jason’s art stands out not only for its bold expression but also for its unique perspective—shaped by his experience with color blindness. Through his distinctive style, he invites viewers to see the world through a lens that reimagines color, form, and emotion, offering a vivid testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Jason’s story embodies the heart of BIAKS-GKC’s mission: perseverance, adaptation, and the unwavering pursuit of purpose. His journey inspires all of us to see ability in new ways and to celebrate the profound impact of creativity in healing and advocacy. We are honored to celebrate Spacin Jason’s achievements and his inspiring contributions to the brain injury community.
