PLACE Upton VFW 15 Milford Street Upton, MA 01568 REGISTRATION INFO 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. Check the weather for Upton by clicking here Day of race registration price is $35. 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. 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 Bibs & T-Shirts can also be picked up on Friday, 10/2 from 4 - 7pm KIDS FUN RUN For children 10 and under, there will be a Kids Fun Run after the official 5K race. Distance varies according to age. Kids Run Location: Baseball field behind VFW. Kids Run starts at 9:45am. Registration on-site from 8am until 9:30am. Kids Run Cost: $7.00 and EVERY kid gets a Medal, T-shirt, and Goody bag! In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register by Saturday, September 19th. ) 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 Early registration for 5K Race and 2.25k Walk is $30. Don’t wait to sign up!
Course & Travel Notes
The Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K takes place on October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM in Upton, Massachusetts, where the venue sits at 305 feet elevation with sunrise at 6:45 AM that morning. Travelers can fly into Worcester Regional Airport, located 15.4 miles from the race venue, and should plan for typical October weather with highs around 65°F and lows near 39°F, with about a 28% chance of measurable rain on any given day.
⛰️ 305 ft elevation☀️ Typically 65°F / 39°F · 28% chance of rain✈️ Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) — 15.4 mi
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When is Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K 2026 — Upton, MA?
Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K 2026 — Upton, MA takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Upton, Massachusetts.
Where is Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K 2026 — Upton, MA held?
Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K 2026 — Upton, MA is held at 15 Milford Street (Rt 140) in Upton, Massachusetts.
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