Miles for Migraine - Massachusetts 2026

Event Overview

Miles for Migraine will host its 9th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Massachusetts event on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, at Carson Beach (Mother's Rest Area) in South Boston. 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!

Activities

• 2 Mile Untimed Walk: Participate in a 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.
• Relax with us: Be a part of the live event without running or walking. Listen to pre-event speakers, visit sponsors in the festival area, cheer for finishers, and chat with others. A Relax tent is available for seating and coloring. This option does not permit walking or running on the event course.
• 5K Chip Timed Run: Participate in a chip-timed 5K run. This option does not include a participant shirt.
• Virtual Event Participant: Not able to join in person? Select an activity that makes you happy and represents intentional movement or relaxation (e.g., walking, biking, hiking, yoga, swimming). Have your swag bag mailed to you for an additional charge, including a participant shirt, event bib, and finisher medal.

Event Schedule (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

• 9:00 AM: Event Day Check In / Packet Pick Up
• 9:30 AM: Pre Event Awards and Speakers
• 10:00 AM: Walk/Run Starts
• 10:45 AM: Post Event Awards for 5K Runners
• 11:10 AM: Walk/Run Course Closes

Location

Carson Beach, Boston, MA (Mother's Rest Area in South Boston)

Packet Pick-Up

There will be one opportunity to pick up your packets before the race: Saturday, July 18th from 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM at the event site.

Awards & Fundraising

Awards for: Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Fundraising Team, Largest Patient/Caregiver/Advocate Team, Spirit Award, 1st place Female overall, Male overall, Non Binary overall. Nominate someone for our Caregiver Appreciation Award. Funds raised will benefit Miles for Migraine free programs & services.