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Magic for Maddie

Holyoke, MA

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

Where

Ashley Reservoir, Holyoke MA

Distances

5K

Typical weather

46–63°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years

2025

42–61°F

dry

2024

35–56°F

dry

2023

43–59°F

dry

2022

43–58°F

rain

2021

50–61°F

rain

2020

39–57°F

rain

2019

42–53°F

rain

2018

41–58°F

dry

2017

38–58°F

dry

2016

58–73°F

dry

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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17

Cloudy · 39–65°F

Saturday, Oct 17starts near 39°F · 24% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph

About this race

"She Leaves a Little Sparkle Wherever She Goes." Help us honor & remember forever 8 year old Maddie Schmidt from Southampton, MA, pay her magic forward and create something enduring and meaningful from the beautiful life she lived. 100% of funds raised support our mission to fuel research for pediatric brain cancer, help families in the fight battling all forms of childhood cancer and impact locally in Massachusetts & Connecticut. MAGIC FOR MADDIE is proud to be an official 501(c)(3) charity and our EIN number is 93-3857158. All donations to Magic for Maddie are fully tax deductible and eligible for employer matches! We are proud to carry on Maddie's legacy and thank you for helping us leave a little sparkle wherever we go.

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Pioneer Valley Women's Running Club

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CT Trailmixers

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