Miles for Migraine will host its 8th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax North Carolina event on Saturday September 12th at Jamison Park in Winston-Salem. 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.
The 5K run is professionally timed. The Walk and the Relax events are free, but donations are encouraged. All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal.
Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!
Funds raised will benefit Miles for Migraine free programs & services as well as the Comprehensive Headache Program at Wake Forest Baptist to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2 Mile Untimed Walk
Come to listen to our speakers, visit our sponsors and then participate in an untimed 2 mile walk. Not up for the full 2 miles? That's OK, feel free to turn around at any point. * This option does not include a participant shirt. Shirts will be available as a separate charge (if desired).
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Register for 2 Mile Untimed WalkFreeJan 22 - Sep 12
Relax with us
Come be a part of the live event even if you'd rather not run or walk. Listen to our pre-event speakers, visit our sponsors in the festival area, cheer for the finishers and chat with other people living with migraine and headache disease. We have a Relax tent where you can have a seat and/or do some coloring. This option does not permit you to walk or run on the event course.
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Register for Relax with usFreeJan 22 - Sep 12
5K Chip Timed Run
Price changes in 6 months 17 days-
Come listen to our speakers, visit our sponsors and then participate in a chip timed 5K run. * This option does not include a participant shirt. Shirts will be available as a separate charge (if desired).
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Register for 5K Chip Timed Run$12.01
Early bird pricing.
Now registering Jan 22 – Aug 20 -
$17.36Aug 21 – Sep 12
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Virtual Event Participant (including participant shirt)
Price changes in 6 months 17 days-
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 too!
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Register for Virtual Event Participant (including participant shirt)$39.81
Early bird pricing.
Now registering Jan 22 – Aug 20 -
$45.16Aug 21 – Sep 12
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Swag, Prizes and Awards
Earn Miles for Migraine Swag based on your level of fundraising! See prizes and levels HERE. (Subject to change.)
Awards For:
Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, Largest Patient/Caregiver/Advocate Team, Spirit Award & more
Nominate someone for our Caregiver Appreciation Award here.
1st place Female overall, Male overall, Non Binary overall

Fundraising Letter and Promotion Graphics
We have a letter that can be helpful for you to use as you reach out to friends & family about support for the 2026 Miles for Migraine North Carolina event. You can find the letter and other resources for promoting this event in our Promotion Kit Here.
Packet Pick-Up
There will be two opportunities to pick up your packets before the race.
- Friday, September 11th from 4pm - 7pm at TBD.
- Saturday, September 12th from 9am-9:30am at the event site.

Event schedule
- Fri, September 11, 2026 4:00 PM - Pre Event Packet Pick Up
- Sat, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM - Event Day Check In / Packet Pick Up
- Sat, September 12, 2026 9:30 AM - Pre Event Awards and Speakers
- Sat, September 12, 2026 10:00 AM - Walk/Run Starts
- Sat, September 12, 2026 10:45 AM - Post Event Awards for 5K Runners
- Sat, September 12, 2026 11:10 AM - Walk/Run Course Closes
Contact information
- Event contact
- Katie MacDonald
- Website
- Visit website