Photo by Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald

The University’s Brain Development Lab concluded its Brain Awareness Week on Sunday with a 5K run through Alton Baker Park.

More than 75 runners showed up for the afternoon event, called “Jog Your Brain.” A wide array of people participated, including University students and community members.  

This is the Brain Development Lab’s first year bringing Brain Awareness Week back to Eugene after about a decade-long hiatus. Brain Awareness Week is celebrated internationally every March.

The race was organized to celebrate the end of the week and to provide awareness to how cardiovascular exercise can help brain activity.