Power of Horses 5K Run/Walk
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Power of Horses 5K Run/Walk
The Power of Horses event on October 10, 2026, is a community running and walking event at Ashley Reservoir and the Holyoke Elks, 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA. Proceeds support Legacy Equine Center & Sanctuary and its therapeutic programs and long-term care for horses. The event is presented by TruNorth Bank.
Distances:
- 5K Cross Country Run
- 2 Mile Walk
The course follows a wide, well-maintained crushed stone and hard-packed dirt path that winds through woodlands and around the reservoir. The route is mostly flat with gentle elevation changes and includes several scenic causeways that provide water views. Vegetation along the course includes hemlocks, quiet forests, and ponds, and wildlife commonly observed includes great blue herons, ducks, geese, turtles, and native birds.
Registration fees vary by date: $30 through September 28, $35 from September 29 to October 4; online registration closes October 4. Registered participants by October 4 are guaranteed a commemorative race T-shirt. Additional event provisions listed by the organizer include post-race lunch, overall cash awards, and age-group prizes.
The description focuses on the setting, course surface and features, distances offered, beneficiary mission, and the main registration details provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
