WAAV Strides For Safety
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 3, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
WAAV Strides For Safety is held in Wakefield, in Middlesex County, on October 2, 2027, with a 10K (6.2 miles) at 9:00 a.m. and a 5K (3.1 miles) at 9:15 a.m. around Lake Quannapowitt. This community event raises funds for survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
Family activities include a bounce house and face painting for the kids. Registered runners receive a voucher for a free beer, and prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
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Races nearby
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