Carmel, IN | Saturday, October 3, 2026Opens Jun 22
11th ANNUAL BRAIN BOLT 5K TO HELP VICTIMS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN AND SPINE INJURIES Carmel, IN—Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine (GCBS) is proud to announce our 11th Annual Brain Bolt 5K Run/Walk . The race will once again benefit the treatment and care of traumatic brain and spine injuries. This year will once again include an in-person traditional and dedicated survivor course! This inclusive course will be modified to accommodate varying physical abilities. Our featured guest will share their inspirational story of survival! IN-PERSON RACE This year’s Brain Bolt 5K will raise funds for the Neurosurgery Foundation at Goodman Campbell. In-person walk/run/wheelchair through beautiful Carmel, Indiana In-person walk/run/wheelchair survivor course alongside the traditional course Volunteer- please visit our volunteer page for a list of available roles Donation of monetary or in-kind services/products When & Where Attend in person beginning at the Carmel Gazebo at Civic Square in Carmel, IN on Saturday, October 4th. (*Both the 5K course and the survivor course)
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
5K: T-Shirt
Brain Bolt Survivor Course: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
5K
$30.00
Jun 22
Aug 29
$35.00
Aug 30
Oct 3
Brain Bolt Survivor Course
$30.00
Jun 22
Aug 29
$35.00
Aug 30
Oct 3
Parking Map
Race Day Schedule
Past Results
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
399
50:47
19:42
2024
410
51:47
20:09
2023
383
55:50
20:31
2022
285
51:27
19:33
2021
347
47:24
18:36
Unknown
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
Interested in this race?
9:00am Silent Auction Opens 9:00–9:45am Packet Pick Up & Registration 9:45–9:55am Welcoming remarks 9:55am Helicopter flyover 10:00am Survivor course (1 mile) participants go! 10:05am 5K course participants go! 11:15am Welcome Back/Thank You 11:20am Featured Survivor Tribute 11:30am Awards & Closing remarks 11:35am Auction Closes 11:35am-12:00pm Pick up silent auction items
Packet Pickup
There are two ways to pick up your race packets! 1. Pick up your race packet at Goodman Campbell's Carmel office the week of the race. ~ Monday 09/29/2025 4:00pm-6:00pm ~ Tuesday 09/30/2025 11:00am-1:00pm & 4:00pm-6:00pm Address: Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine 13345 Illinois St. Carmel, IN 46032 2. Pick up your race packet the day of the race. Packet pickup will begin at 9:00am at the Registration Tent.