2024 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic

Step up for brain injury survivors and their families at this fun and meaningful community event benefiting the Brain Injury Association of Maryland (BIAMD)!

Check-in takes place from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at Pavilion 1. Following warm-up activities, the chip-timed 5K walk/run timed commences at 9 a.m. and the 1-mile fun walk (with paved pathways conducive to wheelchairs and strollers) steps off at 9:10 a.m. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Service animals are also welcome.

After traveling along a scenic course with festive fall decorations, everyone can enjoy the post-race festival with food, music, prizes and awards. All participants will receive a 2024 long-sleeve cotton event t-shirt and access to the post-race festival.

All runners will receive a finisher medal and the fifth piece of a five-piece B.R.A.I.N (Brave, Resilient, Adaptive, Innovative and Never giving Up) Challenge Medal. The top three male and female finishers overall, and the top three male and female finishers by age group – 15 and under to 70+ – will receive a mug.

Entry fees for the 5K and Fun Run are each $54/person. Those wanting to lend their support, but can’t attend in person can complete the 2024 Scarecrow Classic B.R.A.I.N. Challenge Series-Virtual Challenge at $38.10 person and receive the 2024 piece of the B.R.A.I.N. Challenge Medal.

(Those wanting to obtain the other four pieces of the medal created for the 2020-2023 Scarecrow Classic B.R.A.I.N. Challenges can purchase them for an additional $38.10 each.)

Event proceeds directly support the statewide toll-free hotline provided by the BIAMD – a nonprofit whose mission is to be the voice of those affected by brain injury through advocacy, education and research. BIAMD provides leadership and support for a wide variety of projects and programs in resource coordination, prevention, education, advocacy and self-determination. For more information, visit www.biamd.org.