From the Organizer
**Online Registration closes at 8pm Friday, July 25th. Yes! You can still participate, day of race registration opens at 7 am.**
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Join us for the Annual Hot to Trot 5k on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This race grows bigger each year, so don’t miss out on all the fun. It’s a mostly flat family-friendly course, a perfect route for seasoned runners looking to PR, for the casual runner that’s in no rush, and for the entire family to take a walk before the day gets too hot! Every registrant will receive a cool performance-wicking t-shirt, breakfast, and maybe even a medal? Awards are given out to top runners, but the biggest hit of the day is our awesome t-shirts! In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt register by Thursday, July 10th.
- Water stop at halfway mark!
- Miles markers at 1 & 2
- PR on our fast course!
- music, breakfast & awards following the race.
Awards for:
1st, 2nd, 3rd for Overall Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners for Male and Female Age Groups
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
The race starts promptly at 8:00 AM, with registration beginning at 7:00 AM. Rain or shine!
Online Registration closes at 8:00 PM on 7/25/2025. We would still love to have you run! Day-of registration opens at the Upton VFW at 7 AM on 7/26/2025.
Parking:
The VFW: 15 Milford St. Upton, MA
The Rose Garden: 16 Milford St. Upton, MA
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hot to Trot 5K?
- Hot to Trot 5K is a running event held in Upton, MA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Hot to Trot 5K?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Upton, MA at Upton VFW, Upton, MA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hot to Trot 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Hot to Trot 5K
Jul 25, 2026