Walter Childs Marathon

Holyoke, MA, USAMay 3, 2026
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The Race of Champions Marathon is held in memory of Walter H. Childs Sr., the founder of the race who died in 1991. The race served as the AAU National Championships and was the Pan American qualifier in the late 60's. Nearly 60 years later it is one of the oldest running marathons in the United States and the world. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Walter Childs Marathon?

The 2026 Walter Childs Marathon will be held on Sunday May 3, 2026.

Is the Walter Childs Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Walter Childs Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Walter Childs Marathon?

The time limit for the Walter Childs Marathon is 5 hours.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
73°F
L:59°H:73°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
33%
1 of 3 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew52°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2025
cloudy
61°/68°-
9
2024
rain
63°/82°Light
7
2024
partly-cloudy-day
52°/68°-
8