Hot to Trot 5K
Hot to Trot 5K is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Upton, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- Upton VFW, Upton, MA
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Online Registration closes at 6pm Friday, July 24th. Yes! You can still participate, day of race registration is open from 7am - 7:45am. Please plan on getting to get there early to register, as we need to start the race promptly at 8am.
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Join us for the Annual Hot to Trot 5K on Saturday, July 25, 2026. 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 9th.
- Water stop at halfway mark!
- Mile 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 8:00AM, with registration beginning at 7:00AM. Rain or shine!
Online Registration closes at 6:00 PM on 7/24/2026. We would still love to have you run! Day-of registration opens at the Upton VFW from 7AM - 7:45AM on 7/25/2026.
Parking:
The VFW: 15 Milford St. Upton, MA
The Rose Garden: 16 Milford St. Upton, MA
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
83°
Low
57°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
2%
Wind
1 to 6 mph
Host City
About Upton, MA
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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Hot to Trot 5K
Jul 25, 2026