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Brain Bolt 5K
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Brain Bolt 5K

Carmel, Indiana, United States View on map
Oct 03, 2026 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis local time)
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About this race

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) 

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Running

Brain Bolt 5K

Oct 03, 2026 5K 10:05 AM
$30.00
Open

Survivor 5k

Oct 03, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Carmel.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 12.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 21.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 12.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
17.9
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
64.5%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 17 Carmel events

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