Race Against Pain: Cluster Headache Awareness

Cluster Headaches are not "headaches." This neurological condition is a form of Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia which causes severe one-sided attacks of sharp, ice-pick type pain anywhere from 1 up to 12 times a day, lasting 15 minutes to 3 hours each. Nicknamed "Suicide Headaches," this disease is known to be one of the most painful conditions known to man. The most effective treatment is high-flow oxygen through a non-rebreather mask, but the National Institute of Health has yet to classify oxygen therapy for cluster headaches, leaving many sufferers paying hundreds each month or going without.  

This 5k run/walk is to raise awareness for this horrific condition, and 100% of the profits will go towards cluster headache research. The race will begin just off of Shelter A on High Line Canal Trail at Julia Dekoevend Park in Centennial, Colorado at 8:15 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Registration begins at 7:30, and early registration pickup will be on Friday, June 16, 2017, from 4 pm to 7 pm at 24 Hour Fitness (6839 S. Vine St. Centennial, CO 80122). 

Oxygen tanks will be available for participants with cluster headaches, but you must bring your own mask. There will be refreshments available and aid stations placed along the route. We will have a raffle at 10 am following the end of the 5k. We welcome participants of all ages. There is also a playground a few hundred feet from the shelter. 

One of our sponsors is Rare Patient Voice, an amazing organization that connects patients with rare medical conditions with emerging clinical trials, research studies, surveys and outlets for support. Check out their website and join the email list! 

Raffle Prizes: One of our Raffle Prizes is from LeftHand Brewery! The Beer for a Year Package includes: A Mountain Smith soft, 6pk/Growler, Left Hand logoed, cooler, 1 women's and 1 men's T-shirt, one Trucker hat, one flat bar opener, and a certificate to get one growler fill per month for a year, *Growler provided on first visit, other items in list subject to change. Retail Value = $300. We also have a donation from New York photographer, Elliott Negron to raffle off! 

Hotel Accommodations: We have rooms set aside for the 5k at the Residence Inn by Marriott Highlands Ranch at 93 W. Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Call 303-683-5500 and reference the "Denver Cluster Headache 5k" to reserve your room.