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. Check the weather for Upton by clicking here 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!
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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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