5K2 miRegistration open

Magic for Maddie

Saturday, October 17, 2026Holyoke, Massachusetts

Entry from: $25
Days to go: 11

At a glance

Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Distances: 5K, 2 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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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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Key dates

Registration opens

Aug 4, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Standard ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

*Carnival ONLY*

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$35

5k + Carnival

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$35

Family Fun Walk + Carnival

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$35

Virtual Participant

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$25

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