The Brain Bolt 5K, created by Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, returned to Civic Square Oct. 5 with hundreds of runners taking part to benefit treatment programs for individuals with traumatic brain and spine injuries. The fifth annual event featured music, food trucks, lawn games, kids activities and other activities. All proceeds from the 5K benefitted the Neurosurgery Foundation at Goodman Campbell.
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Goodman Campbell’s Mega Brain, a walk-through display with information about brain health, is the staging area for pre-run festivities at Civic Square. (Photos by Sadie Hunter) -
From left, Charity Kummiskey and Hannah and Colleen Groves hand out freebies on behalf of Ascension St. Vincent, the presenting sponsor of the 5K. -
From left, Sophie, Shane and Vera Grotjan pass out bananas to runners. -
Jessica, Avery and Alan Crumly pause by the Mega Brain before the race. -
Members of the Community Health Brain Bolt Team stand together before the start of the 5K. -
Dave “Gunner” Gun, a DJ at Q95, emcees the pre-race festivities. -
Runners make their way to the start line. -
Participants cross the start line on the west side of Civic Square. -
Dr. Jean-Piere Mobasser, president of Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, gives opening remarks. -
Dr. Richard Rogers of Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine gives opening remarks.
Snapshot: Annual Brain Bolt 5K draws hundreds of runners
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