Sheriff's Shuffle 5k Run Walk

We are proud to announce the 2026 Sheriff’s Shuffle 5K Run/Walk — a community event dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and taking action against domestic violence across Western Massachusetts. 🏃‍♀️💜🏃‍♂️

This year, Sheriff Nick Cocchi is once again partnering with the YWCA of Western Massachusetts to support survivors and help prevent domestic violence before it turns deadly. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the YWCA’s life-saving programs, which provide emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, and critical support services to individuals and families in crisis.

The need for these services remains urgent. In Massachusetts, domestic violence programs served more than 2,300 victims in a single 24-hour period during a 2024 statewide survey, while nearly 600 additional requests for help went unmet due to limited resources.  In 2023 alone, Massachusetts recorded 19 domestic violence homicides, continuing a troubling trend that impacts communities across the Commonwealth.

Closer to home, the YWCA of Western Massachusetts answered more than 6,500 hotline calls and served nearly 12,000 people through supportive programs in a single year.

The Sheriff’s Shuffle has become more than just a race — it’s a movement. Each year, our community comes together to honor survivors, support families, and stand beside the organizations working every day to make our region safer. Every sponsorship, registration, and donation helps expand services, raise awareness, and remind survivors that they are not alone.

We invite you to consider becoming a sponsor, registering to run or walk, or making a donation of any amount. Sponsorship opportunities are outlined in the attached sheet.

This year’s Sheriff’s Shuffle will take place at the Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Day-of registration and post-race entertainment will once again take place at the Holyoke Elks.

Questions regarding sponsorship or other ways to get involved can be directed to Davis Snow at Davis.Snow@SDH.State.MA.US or (413) 887-7479.

Sheriff’s Premier Sponsor- $5,000

• An information table inside the Elks Lodge during the event
• Company logo displayed on each runner bib
• Mentioned in press release & media appearances
• Listed and tagged on social media
• Logo/Name displayed on finishing arch banner         
• A full page ad in the digital & printed program
• Recognition on next year’s brochure & website
• 8 participant registrations in this year’s Sheriff Shuffle
• 4 signs along the course                                              

Sheriff’s Gold Star Sponsor - $2,500

• Logo/Name displayed across the finishing arch
• A full page ad in the digital & printed program
• Recognition on next year’s brochure & website
• 4 participant registrations in this year’s Sheriff Shuffle 
• 2 signs along the course

Sheriff’s Silver Star Sponsor - $1,000

• A ½ page ad in the digital & printed program
• Recognition on next year’s brochure & website
• 2 participant registrations in this year’s Sheriff Shuffle
• 1 sign along the course

Sheriff’s Bronze Star Sponsor - $500

• A ¼ page ad in the digital & printed program
• Recognition on next year’s brochure & website
• 2 participant registrations in this year’s Sheriff Shuffle
• 1 sign along the course 

Sheriff’s Shuffle Supporter - $100

• 1 participant registration in this year’s Sheriff Shuffle
• 1 sign along the course

Questions regarding sponsorship or other ways to get involved, please contact Davis Snow at Davis.Snow@SDH.State.MA.US or (413) 887-7479

Sponsorship deadline is September 18, 2026

Please make checks payable to: “The YWCA of Western Mass”

And mail to:

                             Tiera Wright-YWCA

                                  1 Clough St

                           Springfield, MA 01118  

        Please write “Sheriff’s Shuffle” on the memo line

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Early Bird Bib Pick-Up/Check 

Place: JP's Restaurant, 200 Whiting Farms Rd, Holyoke, MA 
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Place: Ashley Reservoir, Holyoke, MA
Elks Lodge, Holyoke, MA

Race Day Schedule:

9:00am-10:00am - Registration /check-in at the Elks Lodge (a short distance from the starting line).
10:30am - Race begins   
11:00am - Live entertainment, games, and a raffle

Entry Fee:

• $30.00 - Early Bird (prior to 7/8/26)
• $35.00 - Regular Fee ( 7/9/26 - 9/19/26)
• $40.00 - After 9/20/26

A free long sleeve dry-fit shirt is included with registration. 

The 3.1-mile running course is a flat loop trail which circles the pristine reservoir. The 1.5-mile walking course will also be on site.

After the race, join us on the back lawn for a celebration which will include live music by acoustic rock duo CO2, food, refreshments, awards, games, and a raffle! Please note: food, beverages, and the raffle will require cash.

Limited parking is available at the Elks Lodge at 250 Whitney Ave, Holyoke MA. Overflow parking will be close by, with shuttle service available before and after the run/walk.

Pets are not permitted on the reservoir but are welcome at The Elks. For questions regarding registration, sponsorship or other involvement, please contact Davis Snow at (413) 887-7479 or Davis.Snow@SDH.state.ma.us.