
From the Organizer
Come Run, Stroll & Roll! Stanley Park will be hosting the 14th Run Stanley. Run Stanley has grown into a fun yearly tradition for the whole family, whether they like to run, walk, roll, or bark. Join us for this all-inclusive event on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10:00 am at Stanley Park. This event includes the 5K trail run/walk, a 5K K9 trail run/walk, the Munchkin Run hosted by Dunkin’ Donuts, and The Stroll & Roll. The Stroll & Roll is a wheel friendly a 1-mile non-competitive walk through Stanley Park’s accessible pathways.
The school with the most Munchkin Run participants wins the coveted “Stanley Cup School Spirit Trophy,” which will be displayed at their school for the entire school year!
The race will help to raise funds to benefit the care and upkeep of the Frank Stanley Beveridge Wildlife Sanctuary, Stanley Park and its accessible pathways. Please join the community of runners, walkers, hikers, dog owner and nature lovers who love Stanley Park.
Register by September 18, 2026 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Run Stanley Race Day Schedule:
If you are interested in volunteering please use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSennZ3hM8TJO4yhvKixTReyrAHMdx-8FxWkBz97NcEQiH2etw/formResponse
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories and mailed to the winners:
1st Place Male and Female 5k Student Run/Walk
1st Place Male and Female 5k Run/Walk
1st Place Male and Female K9 5k Run/Walk
Oldest and Youngest Finisher of 5k Run/Walk
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
67°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield 3 Sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
40,673
as of 2023
Elevation
208 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 16 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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Oct 4, 2026