Waggin' for a Van
Waggin' for a Van is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Worcester, MA.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Location
- 115 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A little Halloween fun and a big difference for local animals!
Join the Worcester Animal Rescue League for our Waggin’ for a Van Halloween 5K! We’re bringing our community together to help raise funds for a van to support WARL’s work caring for animals in need.
A van will do more than help us transport animals... it will help us bring WARL’s services directly into the community. With dependable transportation, we can expand our community programs, reach more animals and families, and bring support beyond the shelter’s walls. Every registration helps us get closer to making that possible.
Come enjoy a festive outing for a meaningful cause. Halloween costumes are encouraged, whether you go all out or add a little spooky flair!
This event is pet-friendly, so bring your four-legged friends along for the fun. Pets are welcome to show off their costumes, too!
The first 40 registrants will receive a commemorative event T-shirt!
Every registration brings us closer to our fundraising goal and helps WARL continue building a more humane community through lifesaving programs, compassionate care, and local services for animals and people.
Check in begins at 9:00 AM and the walk will start at 9:30 AM! Gather your friends, get into the Halloween spirit, and help us get those wheels rolling!
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
56°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Worcester Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
About Worcester, MA
Population
205,501
as of 2023
City Elevation
589 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 42 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.
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17
Days to train
- Race
- Waggin' for a Van
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 115 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA
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Waggin' for a Van
Oct 24, 2026