Rays of Hope Walk and Run
Rays of Hope Walk and Run is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Springfield, MA.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (27 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Walk & Run Toward the Cure steps off from Temple Beth El – Springfield and follows a 2-mile and 5-mile scenic route through Springfield’s Forest Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
7:30am ~ Runner Registration Open
8:30am ~ 8K Run Starts
9:00am ~ Walker Registration Opens
9:45am ~ Survivor Photo
10:30am ~ Walk Steps Off
Start your fundraising today, by registering as an individual or joining a team, and help us spread hope to survivors located right here in Western Massachusetts.
Events
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield Barnes Muni Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
About Springfield, MA
Population
154,751
as of 2023
City 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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27
Days to train
- Race
- Rays of Hope Walk and Run
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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Rays of Hope Walk and Run
Oct 18, 2026