
From the Organizer
Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Springfield JCC for our 46th Annual Father's Day Road Race!
Register today for the 10K, 5K, or EveryOneMile!
Our Father's Day Road Race takes place every year on Father's Day. It's a fun and friendly event which welcomes serious runners, fun runners, new runners, walkers, families, our friends with special needs, everyone! Choose to take part in the:
10K - two loops of a flat, 5k course - $35
5K - one loop starting and finishing at the J - $30
1 mile - an inclusive, 1-mile, fun run or walk, featuring a PJ Library StoryWalk - $15
👕 Race t-shirts for 10K and 5K participants! (Register by June 7 to select your size and guarantee your shirt.)
We are thrilled that this beloved community event is back in action, and can't wait to see you there!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield Barnes Muni Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
154,751
as of 2023
Elevation
193 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 46th Annual Springfield JCC Father's Day Road Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
13
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
46th Annual Springfield JCC Father's Day Road Race
Jun 21, 2026