Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- 205 Westboro Rd, Upton, MA
- Distance
- 10.5K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
The Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race, set in Upton State Forest in Upton, MA, has two races: a 21K (a half marathon with two laps) and a 10.5 K. Runners will navigate single tracks and forest roads. There is about 720 ft of elevation gain per lap. Those who register early will receive TVFR Upton Trail Buff. There are aid stations at the Dean Pond turn and the Park Rd/Loop Rd intersection, spaced roughly every 3 miles.
Post-race festivities will feature fire pits, hot soup, and hot chocolate. Awards include "Custom Made" trophies for the top male and female overall, and age group awards recognize the top three in various categories.
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
56°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Medway, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Upton, MA
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- 205 Westboro Rd, Upton, MA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race is a running race held in Upton, Massachusetts on November 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Upton, Massachusetts at 205 Westboro Rd, Upton, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race
Nov 8, 2026