53RD Annual
53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race
53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Walpole, MA, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Location
- Walpole High School, Walpole, MA
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For over 50 years, the Walpole Road Race has given local athletes the opportunity to challenge themselves and participate in a wonderful community tradition. The race is the largest fundraiser to support Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field programs. By participating in this event you are supporting 200+ Walpole High School Cross Country/Track & Field athletes across 6 seasons as they prepare for upcoming competition. We thank you for your generosity and continued support of the programs!
The Walpole Road Race starts and finishes at Walpole High School and includes 5K run/walk, 10k run, and 1 mile kids run that give everyone a chance to participate. If you need to switch events, just let us know at info@walpoleroadrace.org.
Entry Fees
- Registration Race Fee before September 5: $40
- Registration Race Fee After September 5: $45
- Ages 13 and younger/65 and older: $25
- Youth Mile Fun-Run fee: $25
Event Swag
- Participants who register before August 1 receive the coveted official Walpole Road Race T-shirt
- All participants will receive finisher's medal
- Race T-shirts are also available for sale in our online store for $20
Awards
- 10K male winner: name engraved on Herb Lewis Memorial Trophy - displayed at The Run House
- 10K female winner: name engraved on John Murphy Trophy - displayed at John D. Murphy & Co.
- Top three 5K/10K/youth mile finishers: recognized with specially engraved placement medals
- Team 5K/10K Races: Team name engraved on Team Plaque - displayed at Walpole High School
Race Routes
COURSE NOTICE: Due to ongoing driveway construction at Walpole High School, expected to be completed August 15, this year's race course cannot be officially certified. The route is virtually identical to the certified course, with the only difference being an approximate placement of the new finish line.
Strollers are welcome in the 5K race, lined up at the back of the starting pack to avoid collisions
*For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on the course during the races
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Walpole 2, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Walpole, MA
City Elevation
152 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Location
- Walpole High School, Walpole, MA
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53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race
Sep 7, 2026