WAAV Strides for Safety

OCT

3

2026

A family friendly running event at Lake Quannapowitt offering 5K, 10K and a kids fun run. The flat lakeside course supports survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence and includes activities for children and prizes for top finishers.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Wakefield, Massachusetts

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WAAV Strides For Safety

WAAV Strides For Safety is a community running event held at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The course is flat and follows a route around the lake, beginning and ending at The Lakeside Inn. The setting includes scenic lake views and fall foliage.

The event offers multiple distances and a short fun run for children. It raises money for survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. Family oriented activities at the venue include a bouncy house and face painting. Registered adult runners receive a ticket for one free beer. Prizes are awarded to top finishers.

Registration details published for each distance include opening and closing dates and entry fees. Registration for the 5K and 10K opens April 15, 2026 and closes June 15, 2026; the Kids Fun Run registration opens April 15, 2026 and closes October 1, 2026. Entry fees listed are $25 for the 5K, $35 for the 10K, and $15 for the Kids Fun Run.

Location information: The address given is 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880. The event occurs on October 3, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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