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Run Stanley

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Walk · 5K · 1 mi

Oct 4, 2026 · Westfield, Massachusetts, US

Annual tradition since 2026

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Come Run, Stroll & Roll! Stanley Park will be hosting the 14th Run Stanley. Run Stanley has grown into a fun yearly tradition for the whole family, whether they like to run, walk, roll, or bark. Join us for this all-inclusive event on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10:00 am at Stanley Park. This event includes the 5K trail run/walk, a 5K K9 trail run/walk, the Munchkin Run hosted by Dunkin’ Donuts, and The Stroll & Roll. The Stroll & Roll is a wheel friendly a 1-mile non-competitive walk through Stanley Park’s accessible pathways. 

The school with the most Munchkin Run participants wins the coveted “Stanley Cup School Spirit Trophy,” which will be displayed at their school for the entire school year!

The race will help to raise funds to benefit the care and upkeep of the Frank Stanley Beveridge Wildlife Sanctuary, Stanley Park and its accessible pathways. Please join the community of runners, walkers, hikers, dog owner and nature lovers who love Stanley Park.

Register by September 18, 2026 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

Run Stanley Race Day Schedule:

Late Registration: 9:00am - 10:00am at Children’s Pavilion
T-Shirt & Bib Pickup: 9:00am -10:00am at Children’s Pavilion
Vendor Village 9:00 am - 12:00pm
Kids' Munchkin Warmup: 9:30am 
Kids’ Munchkin Run: 10:00am
K9 5K Run/Walk : 10:20am
The Stroll & Roll (1-mile accessible stroll): 10:20am
5K Run/Walk: 10:25am

If you are interested in volunteering please use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSennZ3hM8TJO4yhvKixTReyrAHMdx-8FxWkBz97NcEQiH2etw/formResponse

 

Prizes will be awarded for the following categories and mailed to the winners:
1st Place Male and Female 5k Student Run/Walk
1st Place Male and Female 5k Run/Walk
1st Place Male and Female K9 5k Run/Walk
Oldest and Youngest Finisher of 5k Run/Walk

 

 

 

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