On June 13, 2026, Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk takes place at 250 Whitney Avenue in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The event offers two distances: a 5K run and a 1-mile fun walk, making it accessible for athletes at different fitness levels. The race starts at 10:00 AM. Entry fees range from $20 to $35 depending on registration options. This is a straightforward community event that welcomes both serious runners tackling the 5K distance and those preferring the shorter walking option.
From the Race Organizer
Name : Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10am Ashley Reservoir, Holyoke Elks, 250 Whitney Ave, Holyoke Fees: 5K: $35 May 1st through same day registration. 1 Mile Walk: $25 May 1st through same day registration. Online registration will end at 11:59 on June 12th. You may sign up in person at the event. We highly recommend signing up online by Friday to minimize delays on race morning. Guaranteed shirt cutoff was May 23rd. Extras available on a first come, first served basis. Prizes and medals for top 3 finishers in male, female, and nonbinary gender categories. We acknowledge that these three options do not necessarily represent the full breadth of gender identities. Medals for age group male and female winners (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) Tomorrow is the day! Are you excited as we are? Our third annual Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run is coming up tomorrow morning We hope your training has been going well, and you've been hydrating well through some pretty warm days. Here are the important details for race morning: Bib pickup and same day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the lower floor of the Holyoke Elks building, which can be accessed around the back of the building. Ample parking is available in the Elks lot. We ask that you arrive no later than 9:40 to get you checked in so that we can start promptly at 10. Keep in mind, there is roughly a quarter mile walk down to the start from the gate. Both the 5K run and 1 mile walk will start at 10. Curves will be marked with arrows and/or cones and there will be a water stop about halfway through. Please note that dogs are not allowed at public reservoirs without service animal documentation, including Ashley Reservoir, per the Holyoke Water Commission. Many thanks to Jammin 100.1/Bomba 104.5 for broadcasting and providing music at the event! We will also be joined by Mimi Queer Shack providing delicious frozen beverages, Body Art Liberation providing henna face and body painting, as well as Holyoke YMCA, Hope for Holyoke providing great information on their important programs and services for the community. Many thanks to our sponsors for their financial support or in kind support for supplies and/or prizes for winners. Grand Marshal: Holyoke YMCA and Holyoke Water Works Marshal: Holyoke Community College and City of Holyoke Royal Court: Convenient MD and Full Power Radio Queen: Holyoke Health Center, Marathon Sports, City Strides, Peoples Bank, Racing Mart Additional support also provided by Councilor Patti Devine, Brad Matthew Jewelers, Stop & Shop, Big Y, BJ's, and Starbucks Many thanks to Presidential Timing for chip timing service and finish line photos.
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When is Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA?
Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA takes place on June 13, 2026. The race is held in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Where is Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA held?
Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA is held at 250 Whitney Ave in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
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