14th Annual Upton VFW Run to Remember 5K

15 Milford Street (Rt 140)
Upton, MA 01568

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Event Description

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! 

   

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

 

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

 

Click Here for our R2R Certified Run Map

 

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
    • Certified Course Map
  • 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+
    • Prizes also awarded 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
Children's Run
  • For children 10 and under, there will be a 1/4 mile to a full mile run (approximately) around the baseball field behind the VFW after the official 5K.  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.

 

There is a registration option for Virtual Run to Remember 5K.  Complete before Oct 7th. Registration includes race bib and t-shirt option. 

 

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

 

Event details and schedule

Please use all safe practices when running, walking and 'dashing'.  Please follow state guidelines for Covid-19 safety.

 

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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