Race Information

Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K
Upton, MA
City Location
Worcester County
Oct 5, 2024 - Saturday
5K run | kids run
  • Race Web Page - for 2023
  • Race Information - for Oct 5, 2024
  • Details from event's Active.com listing:

    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:  We encourage everyone to register before Saturday September 24th to guarantee availability of size.   

    Run to Remember 5K In-Person Certified/Timed Run on Saturday, October 5th at 9:00am at Upton’s VFW Post.

     

    Early registration is $25. Don’t wait to sign up!

     

    LIVE IN-PERSON 5K RUN TO REMEMBER

    • Course: 

      • 5K run is a fast start, mostly flat course, 100% roads. Walkers and joggers with strollers welcome - must start behind runners. No pets please.  Course Map Link
      • This is a USA Track & Field certified 5k course (ID# MA18301JK).
    • Awards
      • Top three men and women overall. Male and female age division awards for age brackets: 12 and under; 13-15;16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
      • Awards to 1,2,3rd place M/F Veteran and 1st Teacher, Firefighter & Police Officer

    • Amenities
      • T-shirts available for purchase.  
      • Water and toilets at check-in.
      • Water at half-way point of race.
      • Refreshments at finish.

     

    Times:

    • 5K Race day registration from 7:45am to 8:30am at VFW.
    • Race Starts at 9am Sharp!
    • 5K Bibs & Shirts can also be picked up on Friday 10/6 from 4-7pm 
    • 5K Day of race registration price is $30. 
    • 5K Race start time: 9am
    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. 
    • Children's Run Location: Baseball field behind VFW.
    • Children's Run starts at 9:45am.   Registration on-site from 8am until 9:30am.
    • Children's Run Cost is $7.00 and every kid gets a medal!

    Run to Remember 5K In-Person Certified/Timed Run on Saturday, October 7th at 9:00am at Upton’s VFW Post.

     

    Virtual Option:

    There is a registration option for Virtual Run to Remember 5K.  Complete before Oct 7th. Registration includes race bib and t-shirt option.   Every Kid entering the Virtual Kids Fun Run gets a medal!

     

    Early registration is $25. Don’t wait to sign up!

     

    Event details and schedule

    Follow us on Upton VFW Facebook Page for the latest updates! Thank you and we hope to see you there!

     

    Upton VFW Race Team

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  • Added to our Directory
    Sep 23, 2010
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Dec 30, 2023
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Jan 29, 2024
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    Dec 30, 2023
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