WAAV Strides For Safety
WAAV Strides For Safety is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Wakefield, MA, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5k or 10k race around beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. With scenic views, this flat course is always a favorite. Take in the fall colors as you run to help us raise money for survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. This family friendly run begins and ends at The Lakeside Inn and has a bouncy house for the kids, face painting, and each registered runner gets a ticket for one free beer! Prizes will be given to the top finishers.
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
68°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Reading, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wakefield, MA
City Elevation
87 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Wakefield 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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WAAV Strides For Safety
Oct 3, 2026