Rays of Hope Walk and Run
Springfield, MA
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
979 Dickinson St, Springfield MA
46–64°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
39–62°F
dry
2024
39–64°F
dry
2023
44–63°F
dry
2022
42–59°F
rain
2021
45–57°F
dry
2020
37–61°F
dry
2019
44–57°F
dry
2018
36–44°F
dry
2017
44–71°F
dry
2016
58–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny · 31–54°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 31°F · 13% chance of rain · wind up to 4 mph
About this race
The Walk & Run Toward the Cure steps off from Temple Beth El – Springfield and follows a 2-mile and 5-mile scenic route through Springfield’s Forest Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
7:30am ~ Runner Registration Open
8:30am ~ 8K Run Starts
9:00am ~ Walker Registration Opens
9:45am ~ Survivor Photo
10:30am ~ Walk Steps Off
Start your fundraising today, by registering as an individual or joining a team, and help us spread hope to survivors located right here in Western Massachusetts.
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