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WAAV Strides For Safety

Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States

calendar_today 03 Oct, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $35.00

About the Event

5k or 10k race around beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. With scenic views, this flat course is always a favorite. Take in the fall colors as you run to help us raise money for survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. This family friendly run begins and ends at The Lakeside Inn and has a bouncy house for the kids, face painting, and each registered runner gets a ticket for one free beer! Prizes will be given to the top finishers.

Races Offered

Kids Fun Run

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 50 Yards

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$15.00

10k

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

5k

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Wakefield.

thermostat Temperature

8.5° / 17.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.4° / 14.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:58

nightlight Sunset

18:00

About Wakefield

Learn more about the host city, Wakefield.

Wakefield, Massachusetts is a scenic town 12 miles north of Boston with a population of about 27,000 (2020). Wakefield has preserved much of its historic New England appearance and is recognized for its strong community involvement, quality school system, thriving businesses, public library, and for beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, which plays host to outdoor festivals and benefit activities each year.