Miles for Migraine Race - Philadelphia, 2016
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 8:30 am Start for all events
"Forbidden Drive"
Use Address:
120 W. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
or
Glenside, PA - depending on your GPS!
Closest cross road is Germantown Pike/Ave, and Bruno's Restaurant
NOTE: Race starts in front of "The Cedars House" (Cafe) on Forbidden Drive
PACKET / BIB PICK UP:
You can come to Philly Runner on Friday 11-6.
3621 Walnut St Phila, PA
OR
Come to Registration Day of Race from 7-8:15am
Please do not be late. We have a full roster and expect a long line.
Miles for Migraine will host its next Philadelphia 2-mile Walk/ 5K/ 10K Run and Kids Treasure Hunt in the beautiful Wissahickon Park along Forbidden Drive. This Fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research will take place Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at 8:30am featuring awards for the top male and female runners and walkers. There is parking along Northwestern Ave, Andorra Road and Thomas Road. Also, there are 2 lots along Bells Mills Rd, with a short walk to the start. Course is an out and back along the picturesque Forbidden Drive on a packed/crushed gravel trail. All runners and walkers will start and finish in the same location. Porto potties will be provided at the start/finish and there will be 2 water stops along the course. Post race awards will immediately follow top runners and walkers finishing in each race category, near the start/finish line.
PRIZES ALSO AWARDED FOR:
LARGEST TEAM
AND
MOST CHARITABLE TEAM*
PACKET PICK UP IS AT PHILLY RUNNER on Friday Oct 7 from 11am-6pm. Location is 3621 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Packets can also be picked up at Registration on race day, but there could be a long line.
REGISTRATION opens at 7:00am on Saturday Oct 8th.
ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN or SHINE (No-Refunds)
PLEASE NOTE 10k is only for runners. We can not keep the course open past 10:00. If you want to walk/run the 5k and can be finished by 9:30, then that is ok.
Please Note: Due to the safety of runners and walkers, we cannot allow Dogs or Strollers in any of the events.
* Sorry, this does not include corporate sponsors donations.
PRIZES AWARDED FOR TOP FUNDRAISERS:
1ST PRIZE: $300 VISA GIFT CARD
2ND PRIZE: $200 VISA GIFT CARD
3RD PRIZE: $100 VISA GIFT CARD
PRIZE AWARDED FOR LARGEST TEAM:
1ST PRIZE: $300 VISA GIFT CARD
Registration fees
“Map the Migraine” Kid's Treasure Hunt Closed
Follow the clues to win prizes! Ages 8 & Older.
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FreeFeb 25 - Oct 7
Running-10K - Adult (over 18) Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedFeb 25 – Sep 14
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$45.00Sep 15 – Oct 5
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ClosedOct 5 – Oct 7
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Running-10K - Under 18 Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedFeb 25 – Sep 14
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$40.00Sep 15 – Oct 5
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ClosedOct 5 – Oct 7
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Running-5K - Adults (over 18) Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedFeb 25 – Sep 14
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$45.00Sep 15 – Oct 5
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ClosedOct 5 – Oct 7
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Running-5K - Under 18 Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedFeb 25 – Sep 14
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$40.00Sep 15 – Oct 5
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ClosedOct 5 – Oct 7
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Walking-2 Mile Walk - Adult (over 18) Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedFeb 25 – Sep 14
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$45.00Sep 15 – Oct 5
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ClosedOct 5 – Oct 7
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Walking-2 Mile Walk - Under 18 Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedFeb 25 – Sep 14
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$40.00Sep 15 – Oct 5
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ClosedOct 5 – Oct 7
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Participant Fundraising Letter
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Laurestine Moore | $600.00 |
2 | Juliet Goodfriend | $500.00 |
3 | Ed Ogden | $500.00 |
Top teams
1 |
Momma's Got a Migraine$2,468.00 Raised$1,500.00 Goal |
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2 |
Migraine.com Racers$2,395.00 Raised$4,000.00 Goal |
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3 |
Down But Not Out$2,125.00 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Katie M. |
Katie M. Golden$2,395.00 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
View page for Katie M. |
2 | View fundraiser page for Magen |
Magen Kauffman$2,293.00 Raised$1,500.00 Goal |
View page for Magen |
3 | View fundraiser page for Cathy |
Cathy Rosenwald$2,256.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
View page for Cathy |
Event schedule
- Sat, October 8, 2016 8:30 AM - Run and Walk Start
- Sat, October 8, 2016 8:30 AM - "Map the Migraine" Kid's Treasure Hunt
Contact information
- Event contact
- Miles for Migraine Races
- Phone
- +1 484-534-8786
- Website
- Visit website