Annual Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Upton, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
RUN TO REMEMBER A VETERAN!!! Our race honors all Active, Reserve, and Guard members and veterans who served our country in the past. Each participant is encouraged to wear the name of a veteran they wish to honor. If you don’t have your “own” veteran, we’ll provide you with a veteran’s name. A great way to show support!
NOTE: We encourage everyone to register before Saturday September 19th to guarantee availability of t-shirt size.
Run to Remember 5K on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00am at Upton’s VFW Post.
Early registration is $30. Don’t wait to sign up!
5K RUN TO REMEMBER
Course: 5K run is a fast start, mostly flat course, 100% roads. Walkers and joggers with strollers welcome - must start behind runners. No pets please.
Awards:
Top three men and women overall. Male and female age division awards for age brackets: 12 and under; 13-15;16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+
Awards to 1,2,3rd place M/F Veteran and 1st Teacher, Firefighter & Police Officer
Amenities
T-shirts available for purchase (for those wishing an additional shirt or those that missed the deadline).
Water and toilets at check-in.
Water at half-way point of race.
Refreshments at finish.
Times:
5K Race day registration from 7:45am to 8:30am at VFW.
Race Starts at 9am Sharp! (Rain or Shine)
5K Bibs & Shirts can also be picked up on Friday 10/2 from 4-7pm
5K Day of race registration price is $35.
Kid's Fun Run
For children 10 and under, there will be a Kids Fun Run held on the baseball field behind the VFW after the official 5K race. Distance varies according to age.
Children's Run Location: Baseball field behind VFW.
Children's Run starts at 9:45am. Registration on-site from 8am until 9:30am.
Children's Run Cost is $7.00 and every kid gets a medal and t-shirt!
Early registration is $25. Don’t wait to sign up!
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Medway, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
319 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Annual Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K
Oct 3, 2026