Event Description

🎉 Event Description
Join us for the inaugural Holy Cannoli 5K & 2 Mile Walk in downtown Springfield! 🏃‍♂️

This fun, Italian-themed race is part of the beloved Italian Feast and benefits Cooley’s Anemia awareness, a genetic blood disorder that disproportionately affects individuals of Mediterranean descent.

Whether you're racing for a PR or walking with friends and family, this event is all about community, culture, and CANNOLI! 

Participants receive a 1 FREE Admissions ticket to the Italian Festival, Cannoli, and Awards! 

 
📍 Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location: Main St & Winthrop St, Springfield, MA
Start Times:

• 2 Mile Walk – 8:30 AM
• 5K Race – 9:00 AM
• Race Day Registration: Opens at 8:00 AM

🗺️ Course Info
HOLY CANNOLI this course is flat, fast, and scenic 5K loop through downtown Springfield, featuring:

• Clearly marked route
• Mile markers
• Water station (Midpoint 1.5 Miles)
• Police-supported intersections for safety

👉 Perfect for runners wanting to achieve PR, walkers, and first-time racers!

 
🍰 Post-Race Celebration
Stick around after the race for:

• 🎉 Italian Feast festivities
• 🍰 Cannoli at the finish line (thanks to La Fiorentina Pastry Shop)
• 🎶 Music and community fun
• 🏆 Awards: Overall 1st Female & Male: Receive GIANT Cannoli and $100!
  • Awards will be given to 1st Finishers in the following categories:
    • 10 and Under M
    • 10 and Under F
    • 11-19 M
    • 11-19 F
    • 20-29 M
    • 20-29 F
    • 30-39 M
    • 30-39 F
    • 40-49 M
    • 40-49 F
    • 50-59 M
    • 50-59 F
    • 60-69 M
    • 60-69 F
    • 70-79 M
    • 70-79 F
    • 80+ M
    • 80+ F

❤️ Benefiting Cooley’s Anemia
A portion of the proceeds will support awareness and fundraising efforts for Cooley’s Anemia, helping to raise awareness of a condition that affects many in the Italian and Mediterranean communities.

 
👕 Race Swag

High-quality tech race shirt (Must Register by June 15th)
Custom race experience with a unique Italian twist 🇮🇹

⚠️ Important Notes

• This is a rain-or-shine event
• No refunds or transfers
• Strollers welcome 
• Please follow all course signage and volunteer directions