
From the Organizer
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 9/6/26 AT 8:00 PM
The Upland Lions Club is pleased to host the 13th annual Upland Labor Day 5K! The race will be held at Upland Community Church, with the route this year to be set soon. The Upland Lions Club is a local nonprofit that partners with other area organizations to improve and enrich the lives of those who live in Upland and the surrounding area.
Registration 7:00-7:50 AM
Race begins at 8:00 AM
Awards presented at 9:00 AM
Medals are awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age bracket:
14 and Under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Medals will also be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female 5K Walk finishers.
We hope you'll join us for this year's race!
2026 Upland Labor Day Festival "America 250" themed T-shirts guaranteed to those who sign up no later than 8/29/26, after which extra shirts are given on a first-come, first-serve basis for registrations.
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford City 4 Ese, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
917 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
Four for the Fourth
19 miles away
River Rat Run
6 miles away
Bruin Blitz 5K
7 miles away
Gaston Lions Club 5k Run/Walk
11 miles away
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Upland Labor Day 5K Run/Walk
Sep 7, 2026