62nd Walter Childs Marathon
Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Holyoke, MA
- 250 Whitney Ave, 01040
- Type
- RUN
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, May 3, 8:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 21, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 26.2 Miles
Sun, May 3, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Jan 21, 2026, 2:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
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marathon distance, hilly area, typically mild weather
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From the organizer
The Walter Childs Marathon aka the Race of Champions is held in memory of Walter H. Childs Sr., the founder of the race who died in 1991. The race served as the AAU National Championships and was the Pan American qualifier in the late 60's Nearly 60 years later it is one of the oldest consecutive running marathons in America and the world.
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