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Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families

Date
August 29, 2026
Distance
5K walk/Run
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From the Organizer

This Race is held annually in memory of SrA Stephen Comeau to end soldier suicide. All funds raised directly benefit impactful organizations; this year all funds raised will be donated to Stop Soldier Suicide, Veteran Dragon Boat Team USA, and New England Run for the Fallen. These organizations are committed to improving the lives of our nation's heroes, providing critical support, raising awareness, and honoring those who have served. 

 

Events

5K walk/Run8 AMRegister →

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

81°

Typical Low

57°

Chance of Rain

39%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield Barnes Muni Ap, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:14 AMSunset 7:31 PMDaylight 13h 18m

Host City

About Holyoke, MA

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

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families
Date
August 29, 2026

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.

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Running

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)

What is the Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families?
Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families is a running race held in Holyoke, Massachusetts on August 29, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families?
Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Holyoke, Massachusetts at 250 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Stride For Change: Supporting Our Veterans and Military Families

Aug 29, 2026

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