
From the Organizer
Ashley Reservoir, Holyoke Elks, 250 Whitney Ave, Holyoke
Fees:
5K: $35 May 1st through same day registration.
1 Mile Walk: $25 May 1st through same day registration.
Guaranteed shirt cutoff was May 23rd. Extras available on a first come, first served basis.
Prizes and medals for top 3 finishers in male, female, and nonbinary gender categories. We acknowledge that these three options do not necessarily represent the full breadth of gender identities.
Medals for age group male and female winners (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Bib pickup and same day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the lower floor of the Holyoke Elks building, which can be accessed around the back of the building. We ask that you arrive no later than 9:45 to get you checked in so that we can start promptly at 10.
Please note that dogs are not allowed at public reservoirs without service animal documentation, including Ashley Reservoir, per the Holyoke Water Commission.
Many thanks to Jammin 100.1/Bomba 104.5 for broadcasting and providing music at the event!
We will also be joined by Mimi Queer Shack providing delicious frozen beverages, as well as Holyoke YMCA, Hope for Holyoke, and PrideXtended providing great information on their important programs and services for the community.
Many thanks to our sponsors for their financial support or in kind support with supplies or prizes for winners.
Grand Marshal: Holyoke YMCA and Holyoke Water Works
Marshal: Holyoke Community College and City of Holyoke
Royal Court: Convenient MD and Full Power Radio
Queen: Holyoke Health Center, Marathon Sports, City Strides, Peoples Bank, Racing Mart
Additional support also provided by Councilor Patti Devine, Brad Matthew Jewelers, Stop & Shop, Big Y, BJ's, and Starbucks
Many thanks to Presidential Timing for chip timing service and finish line photos.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
92°
Low
65°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
18%
Wind
3 to 7 mph
Host City
Population
37,949
as of 2023
Elevation
182 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 19 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
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Jun 13, 2026