Brain Bolt 5K

The Brain Injury Foundation of St. Louis (BIFSTL) is a provider of employment services for people who have sustained a brain injury.  BIFSTL is a proud provider to our Wounded Warriors and offers brain injury psychotherapy to individuals and their families.
 

Join us for Brain Bolt 2026, benefiting the Dura Mater Clubhouse. This family-friendly event will take place on April 12th at Creve Coeur Lake Park and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun and support a great cause, this event is for you!

All proceeds from the Brain Bolt 5k will directly benefit the Dura Mater Clubhouse, helping to provide a nurturing and welcoming space for our members to thrive. The Clubhouse's mission is to continue to progress toward independence, achieve personal growth, hone skills for work readiness and actively participate in their community.

So, lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and join us for Brain Bolt 2026. 

Click here to learn more about Dura Mater Clubhouse.

Packet Pick Up

You may pick up your packet at Big River Running Company - 13969 Manchester Road, 63011, on FRIDAY April 10th from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Race Day packet pick up will be available about an hour before the event. 

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in these age group categories:
1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

Support us by becoming a sponsor! Below are the different levels of commitment. Contact Patricia Nance at patricia.nance@bifstl.org for more information. 

• Premier Sponsorship $ 2500

  ·        Recognition during event announcements

  ·        Name or Company information included in race packet

  ·        Name or Company logo on marketing materials/social media/website

  ·        5 complimentary race registrations

  ·        Name or company logo on back of the shirt

  ·        Name or Company logo on 2 separate 12x18 mile marker signs on the course

  ·        Name or Company logo at water stations

  ·        Name or Company backdrop, giveaways and table allowed for photo opportunities (SUPPLIED BY YOUR COMPANY)

• Platinum Sponsorship $1500

  ·        Recognition during event announcements

  ·        Name or Company information included in race packet

  ·        Name or Company logo on marketing materials/social media/website

  ·        4 complimentary race registrations

  ·        Name or company logo on back of the shirt

  ·        Name or Company logo on 1- 12x18 sign on the course

  ·        Name or Company logo at 1 water station

  ·        Name or Company backdrop, giveaways and table allowed for photo opportunities (SUPPLIED BY YOUR COMPANY)

• Gold Sponsorship $1000

  ·        Recognition during event announcements

  ·        Name or Company information included in race packet

  ·        Name or Company logo on marketing materials/social media/website

  ·        3 complimentary race registrations

  ·        Name or company logo on back of the shirt

  ·        Name or Company logo at 1 water station

  ·        Name or Company backdrop, giveaways and table allowed for photo opportunities (SUPPLIED BY YOUR COMPANY)

• Silver Sponsorship  $500

  ·        Recognition during event announcements

  ·        2 complimentary race registrations

  ·        Name or Company information included in race packet

  ·        Name or company logo on back of the shirt

  ·        Name or Company backdrop and table allowed for photo opportunities (SUPPLIED BY YOUR COMPANY)

• T-Shirt Sponsorship $250                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ·       Name or Logo on back of the race shirt         

Here is our course Creve Coeur Lake Park! This will be a super flat and easy out and back course along the bike path beside the lake. Please note that the bike path and park will be open to the public, so stay to the right when not passing, and be alert for other runners, walkers, and cyclists. The one mile will go out the same way with the 5k, but will turn around when they reach half a mile.