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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Bolt Survivor Course | – | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Brain Bolt 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:05 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Carmel runs 34:08, about 10:59 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:10 and men in 30:10.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:41 AM, and the Brain Bolt Survivor Course starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
The Carmel Gazebo, Carmel, IN 46032
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Champion Chip 247) for 11th Annual Brain Bolt 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Brain Bolt 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:38 or better, the top quarter in 35:28, and half the field in 51:03; the last tenth came in after 1:08:57.
At the 2025 Brain Bolt Survivor Course, the fastest tenth finished in 14:19 or better, the top quarter in 20:57, and half the field in 33:10; the last tenth came in after 51:24.
At the 2025 Survivor 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 35:40 or better, the top quarter in 41:53, and half the field in 45:12; the last tenth came in after 59:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:18 | 25:52 |
| 20-29 | 25:16 | 22:12 |
| 30-39 | 26:09 | 24:39 |
| 40-49 | 27:59 | 23:54 |
| 50-59 | 30:42 | 26:59 |
| 60-69 | 32:10 | 47:59 |
| 70+ | 57:31 | 39:53 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 22 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 347 to 392 finishers, and the median time rose from 47:24 to 51:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 392 (-4%) | 51:03 | under 27:38 | 19:42 |
| 2024 | 410 (+7%) | 51:47 | under 27:12 | 20:09 |
| 2023 | 383 (+34%) | 55:50 | under 28:12 | 20:31 |
| 2022 | 285 (-18%) | 51:27 | under 27:04 | 19:33 |
| 2021 | 347 | 47:24 | under 27:58 | 18:36 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:28, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 24 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 11th Annual Brain Bolt 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
8:30-9:15am Packet Pick Up & Registration. 9:15–9:30am Welcoming remarks. 9:30-9:45am Patient Story. 9:45-9:55am Featured Survivor Tribute. 9:55am Helicopter flyover. 10:00am 5K Course Participants Go! 10:05am Survivor course (1 mile)…
Schedule and 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 09/28/2026 4:00pm-6:00pm. ~ Tuesday 09/29/2026 11:00am-1:00pm & 4:00pm-6:00pm. Address: Goodman…
Parking and travel
Shirt and medal
2026 Swag Coming Soon! **We try our best to order extras and make sure all registrants are covered, but shirts are not guaranteed after 9/1/26.
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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