16th Annual Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K

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15 Milford Street (Rt 140), Upton MA

Saturday, October 4th, 2025

🎖️ Race Overview

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!

📝 Event Details

Run to Remember 5K on Saturday, October 4th at 9:00am at Upton’s VFW Post.

Date: October 4th, 2025
Location: 15 Milford Street (Rt 140), Upton, MA
Website: Register Here
Prior Registration: $25 before September 20th

🏃 5K Race Information

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
USATF Certified: This is a USA Track & Field certified 5k course (ID# MA18301JK).

🏆 Awards

Overall Awards: Top three men and women overall.
Age Division Awards: For age brackets: 12 and under: 13-15: 16-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+
Veteran Awards: Awards to 1,2,3rd place M/F Veteran and 1st Teacher, Firefighter & Police Officer

🎽 Amenities

T-shirts: Available for purchase.
Facilities: Water and toilets at check-in.
Mid-Race Refreshment: Water at half-way point of race.
Finish Line Refreshments: Refreshments provided at the finish.

⏰ Schedule

Registration: 5K Race day registration from 7:45am to 8:30am at VFW.
Race Start: 9am Sharp!
Bibs & Shirts: Can be picked up on Friday 10/3 from 4-7pm.
Day of Registration: Price is $30.
Rain or Shine: 5K Race start time: 9am

👶 Kid's Fun Run

Ages: 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.
Location: Baseball field behind VFW.
Start Time: Children's Run starts at 9:45am. Registration on-site from 8am until 9:30am.
Cost: $7.00 and every kid gets a medal!