Baystate Health Nurses Week 5K Run/1K Walk
About this race
Baystate Health 2026 Nurses Week Race & Wellness Event
Baystate Health is pleased to invite all employees, their families, and the community we care for to participate in the 2026 Nurses Week Race & Wellness Event. This event is designed to bring together team members from across all facilities, departments, and roles in a celebration of health, community, and organizational unity.
Open to individuals of all fitness levels, the event offers an opportunity to engage in physical activity, support personal well‑being, and strengthen connections with colleagues throughout the Baystate Health system. Participants are welcome to run or walk at their own pace as we promote a culture of wellness and collegiality. This inclusive event reflects our shared commitment to fostering a healthy, supportive environment for everyone who contributes to the mission of Baystate Health.
All proceeds benefit the Nursing Scholarship Fund through the Baystate Health Foundation supporting nursing professional development opportunities including scholarships, education, and research.
We look forward to your involvement in this meaningful and energizing system‑wide gathering.
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Baystate Health Nurses Week 5K Run/1K Walk
Free parking will be available in the Holyoke Elks Lodge parking lot. Please arrive early so there is plenty of time to check-in. Registration and check-in table will be in front of the Elks Lodge entrance. Runners and walkers will begin at 11:00am at the start line down the dirt path toward the reservoir and finish in the field next to the Elks parking lot. There will be signs and volunteers along the course to help direct participants. Light refreshments will be provided, and a food truck will be available for purchase. Finisher medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place 5K finishers! This is a family friendly event; children of all ages are welcome to come and join in on the fun! Please note- Ashley Reservoir is a pet-free environment- no dogs or other pets allowed. We look forward to seeing you there!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Holyoke, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 7:58 PM local time (EDT) in Holyoke on May 9, 2026 — 14h 22m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Holyoke events
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