Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K
Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Upton, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (67 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
PLACE
Upton VFW
15 Milford Street
Upton, MA 01568
DESCRIPTION
Online Pre-Registration closes at 7pm, Friday, October 2nd. Online Day-of-registration will be open from 6:30am - 8:30am. Registration table will be open from 7:45am - 8:30am. Please plan on arriving early to register as we need to start the race promptly at 9am.
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Join us on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00am for the 17th annual Run to Remember 5K race, 2.25K walk, and Kid's Fun Run!
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: In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register by Saturday, September 19th.
Early registration is $30. Don’t wait to sign up!
Course:
- 5K and 2.25K is a mostly flat, family-friendly course. 100% roads.
- Walkers and joggers with strollers welcome - must start behind runners. No pets please.
5K Awards:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for Overall Male and Female
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners for Male and Female age groups: 12 and under; 13-15;16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Awards for Male and Female Veterans
- 1st Place Award for Teacher, Firefighter & Police Officer
Amenities:
- Water and toilets at check-in
- Water at half-way point of race
- Refreshments at finish
Times:
- 5K Race & 2.25K walk start at 9am Sharp! (Rain or Shine)
- Day-of-Registration table open from 7:45am to 8:30am at VFW
- 5K Day of race registration price is $35.
- Bibs & T-Shirts can also be picked up on Friday, 10/2 from 4-7pm
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.
- Kid's Run Location: Baseball field behind VFW.
- Kid's Run starts at 9:45am. Registration on-site from 8am until 9:30am.
- Kid's Run Cost: $7.00 and EVERY kid gets a Medal and T-shirt! (NOTE: In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register by Saturday, September 19th.)
Early registration for 5K Race and 2.25k Walk is $30. Don’t wait to sign up!
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
70°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from West Medway, 9 mi from the venue.
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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Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K
Oct 3, 2026