2026 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5k and 1 Mile Walk

The BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5K and 1 Mile Walk is a paved-road run and walk held at the UMBC campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It features a 5K run, a 1-mile walk, and a virtual 5K option, allowing participation at a running pace, a walking pace, or remotely. The Brain Injury Association of Maryland hosts the event, with a clear objective: to raise awareness of brain injury and fund BIAMD programs serving Maryland’s brain injury community. Survivors, families, friends, supporters, active and retired service members, runners, and walkers gather for a common cause. BIAMD has supported Marylanders with brain injuries for over thirty years, offering free information, resources, education, and assistance to affected individuals, their families, and healthcare providers. Participants can create fundraising pages and promote the event via email and social media, using #ScarecrowBrainChallenge for posts. A distinct military category is included, continuing the tradition of honoring active-duty members and veterans.