Week of Hope 5k is a running race on September 25, 2026 in Worcester, MA.
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
50°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Worcester Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
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Week of Hope 5k
Sep 25, 2026