Under the Helmet 5K Run
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Event details
The Under the Helmet 5k Run and Fun Run takes place on January 1, 2026, in Brunswick, Georgia. The race starts and finishes in downtown Brunswick and includes a 5 km run through historic Brunswick. The event offers overall and age group awards.
- 5 km Under the Helmet 5k Run
- Under the Helmet Fun Run/Walk
Entry fees are listed as $26 for the 5k and $15 for the Fun Run/Walk. Prices increase after December 15, 2025. Registrations made by December 15 guarantee a t-shirt; later registrations are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
Organiser and community programs
The event is organised by the Pilot Club of Brunswick, a local volunteer service group affiliated with Pilot International. The club focuses on brain safety, awareness, and support for people with brain injuries and their caregivers. Programs mentioned include BrainMinders, which presents safety education and activity materials to children and some adults; a safety helmet project that provides helmets to youth; distribution of helmets with bicycles at Christmas in partnership with the Brunswick Exchange Club; and support for Memory Matters, Memory Walks, high school seniors with medical scholarships, and caregiver "Pick Me Ups." Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.