Miles for Migraine will host its 9th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Illinois Event hosted in Chicago on Sunday, June 2nd, at Montrose Beach at Lincoln Park. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area. Registration is free!!
All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal. 5K run is professionally timed. Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!
Funds raised will benefit The Seymour Diamond Fellowship in Headache Medicine at RUSH to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs as well as Miles for Migraine programs & services.
Registration fees
FREE In Person Walk, Run or Relax Closed
Join us with a FREE Registration to come listen to our speakers, visit our sponsors and then participate in an untimed 2 mile walk, a timed 5K run or sit back and relax in our festival area. * This option does not include a participant shirt. Shirts will be available as a separate charge (if desired). *In lieu of a registration fee, we strongly encourage you to make a donation or fundraise to support local migraine and headache disease research.
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Free
Virtual Event Participant (including participant shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
Not able to join us in person? Select an activity that makes you happy and represents intentional movement or relaxation. Some examples include walking, biking, hiking, yoga, tai chi, skating, swimming, rollerblading or spinning. Be creative and be sure to take a selfie to show us what you choose to do! Have your swag bag mailed to you for an additional charge. It will have your participant shirt, an event bib, a finisher medal and a few other goodies too!
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$30.00
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 6 – May 3 -
$35.00May 4 – Jun 2
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Swag, Prizes and Awards
Earn Miles for Migraine Swag based on your level of fundraising! Earn fundraising credits for referring friends to register. See prizes and levels HERE. (Subject to change.)
Awards For:
Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, Largest Patient/Caregiver/Advocate Team, Largest Company Team, Spirit Award & more
Nominate someone for our Caregiver Appreciation Award here.
Top 3 Female 5K Finishers & Top 3 Male 5K Finishers & Top 3 Non Binary Finishers
NO REFUNDS without event insurance purchase
Fundraising Letter and Posters
We have a letter that be helpful for you to use as you reach out to friends & family about support for the 2024 Miles for Migraine Illinois hosted in Chicago event. You can find the letter and other resources for promoting this event in our Promotion Kit HERE.
Packet Pick-Up
There are two opportunities to pick up your packets before the race.
- Pre Race Packet Pick Up Friday, May 31st from 4pm-7pm at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, 4762 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625.
- Sunday, June 2nd from 9am-9:45am at the event site
Course Map
Course Description
Top teams
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RUSH University System for HealthRaised:$3,674.59 |
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| 2 |
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Migraine Marvels$2,024.37 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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National Headache FoundationRaised:$1,154.20 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for rima
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rima dafer$1,785.67 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Sarah
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Sarah Freedman$1,128.76 Raised$700.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Susan
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Susan Stone$1,012.60 Raised$100.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun, June 2, 2024 9:00 AM - Event Day Check In / Packet Pick Up
- Sun, June 2, 2024 9:30 AM - Pre Event Awards and Speakers
- Sun, June 2, 2024 9:55 AM - Pre-Event Stretch
- Sun, June 2, 2024 10:00 AM - Walk/Run Starts
- Sun, June 2, 2024 10:40 AM - Post Event Awards for 5K Runners
- Sun, June 2, 2024 11:10 AM - Walk/Run Course Closes
Contact information
- Event contact
- Katie MacDonald
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Platinum
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Gold
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