Cure for Cluster Virtual 5k Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: June 7, 2025
• Location: VIRTUAL 5k ANYWHERE!, Washington, DC
• Website: Cure for Cluster 5k
• Partnership: In collaboration with the AHDA for the “Headache on the Hill: A Visual Installation”

🎗️ Awareness and Impact

• Scope: Headache diseases affect more than 40 million people in the U.S. and 1 billion globally.
• Specifics: Cluster headache affects 1 in 1000 people.
• Participation: Helps raise awareness for cluster headaches and other headache diseases.
• Social Media: Share your progress using the #CureforCluster hashtag.

📅 Event Day Details

• Livestream: Starts on June 7 at 10:00 am ET.
• Location: Run or walk from anywhere in the world.
• Options: Use a treadmill, run outside, bring children, and more.
• Pacing: No time limit: go at your own pace.

📦 Race Bags

• Availability: Shipped Race Bags are an add-on for U.S. residents only.
• Deadline: Must register by April 15, 2025, for guaranteed race bag receipt.
• International Shipping: Not available: U.S. only.
• Gear: Add purple to show support for Headache and Migraine Awareness Month.

🎉 Fundraising and Prizes

• Support: Proceeds support Clusterbusters and the AHDA.
• Teams: Form teams to fundraise together.
• Individual Efforts: Encourage friends and family to donate in your name.
• Prizes: Awarded to top 3 fundraisers (individuals and teams).

⚠️ Safety Considerations

• Health Precautions: Follow any advised precautions for health needs.
• Respect: Be considerate of others around you.
• Hydration: Ensure plenty of water is available on race day.
• Covid-19 Guidelines: Be mindful of local health guidelines.