Run to End Homelessness
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Run To End Homelessness 5K/10K Walk/Run
The Run To End Homelessness 5K/10K Walk/Run is a fundraising event held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Park’s historical Monkey House, 302 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA. The event raises funds for the Springfield Rescue Mission and is open to individuals, groups and clubs.
Event distances include:
- 5K Walk/Run (USATF certified route)
- 10K Run/Walk
A complimentary spaghetti dinner takes place the evening before the race at the Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Columbus Avenue, Springfield. That gathering includes music, raffle prizes, local artisan vendors, and provides an opportunity for early registration and event t-shirt pickup.
The Springfield Rescue Mission aims to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people who are hungry, homeless, addicted or otherwise in need. As described by the organization, services include emergency shelter, mobile feeding, rehabilitation and transitional living programs, food, clothing, counseling, workforce development, literacy training and advocacy, offered free of charge. The event is presented as a community fundraising effort in support of those programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
