Magic for Maddie
Magic for Maddie is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Holyoke, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Location
- Ashley Reservoir, Holyoke, MA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
"She Leaves a Little Sparkle Wherever She Goes."
Help us honor & remember forever 8 year old Maddie Schmidt from Southampton, MA, pay her magic forward and create something enduring and meaningful from the beautiful life she lived. 100% of funds raised support our mission to fuel research for pediatric brain cancer, help families in the fight battling all forms of childhood cancer and impact locally in Massachusetts & Connecticut.
MAGIC FOR MADDIE is proud to be an official 501(c)(3) charity and our EIN number is 93-3857158. All donations to Magic for Maddie are fully tax deductible and eligible for employer matches! We are proud to carry on Maddie's legacy and thank you for helping us leave a little sparkle wherever we go.
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
63°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield Barnes Muni Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Holyoke, MA
Population
37,949
as of 2023
City 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Magic for Maddie, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Holyoke than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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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Magic for Maddie
Oct 17, 2026