Run. Walk. Rally Behind a Dream. 💜⚽ Join us on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke for the Race for Goals 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk — a community race benefiting the Paper City Knights girls soccer team as they work toward competing in the 2027 Disney International Cup in Orlando, Florida! Whether you're an experienced runner chasing a fast 5K, a casual runner looking for a beautiful fall course, or you'd rather walk alongside family and friends, there's a place for you at our starting line. YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 🏃 Professionally timed 5K 🚶 1.5 Mile Walk — all abilities welcome 👕 Race T-shirt for every registered participant 🏅 Finisher medals for overall & age-group winners 🎟️ Raffles & prizes 🍴 Food trucks 🛍️ Local vendors ⚽ Paper City Knights players & families cheering you on 💜 A morning of community, movement & fun at beautiful Ashley Reservoir MORE THAN A RACE Every registration helps our girls get one step closer to an incredible opportunity. The Paper City Knights are a local girls soccer team preparing to represent our community at the Disney International Cup in Orlando in July 2027. Funds raised through Race for Goals will help offset the travel expenses required to get these young athletes there. Our girls are working hard on the field to reach their goal. We're asking our community to run and walk beside them. Bring your running club. Create a team with your coworkers. Grab your soccer family. Walk with your friends. Challenge yourself to a 5K. You don't have to be a runner to be part of their journey. 📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026 ⏰ Race Start: 9:00 AM 📍 Ashley Reservoir | Holyoke, MA 🏃 5K Run | 1.5 Mile Walk Come for the race. Stay for the fun. Help us get our girls to Orlando. CREATE A TEAM. SUPPORT A DREAM. 💜
Course & Travel Notes
Race for Goals takes place in Holyoke, Massachusetts on October 11, 2026, with a 9:00 AM start time, giving you nearly three hours of daylight before sunrise at 6:59 AM. The venue sits at 331 feet elevation, and you can fly into nearby Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport just 3.5 miles away. Early October weather in the area typically reaches a high of 63°F and dips to 39°F, with about 38% of days experiencing measurable rain, so pack layers and rain gear accordingly.
⛰️ 331 ft elevation☀️ Typically 63°F / 39°F · 38% chance of rain✈️ Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) — 3.5 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Holyoke, MA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Race for Goals 5k & Family Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA?
Race for Goals 5k & Family Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA takes place on October 11, 2026. The race is held in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Where is Race for Goals 5k & Family Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA held?
Race for Goals 5k & Family Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA is held at 250 Whitney Ave in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Where can I find hotels near Race for Goals 5k & Family Walk 2026 — Holyoke, MA?
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