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​RUN TO REMEMBER A VETERAN!!!
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​Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 9 a.m. for our 10th Annual 5k Run to Remember and honor a veteran.  This is a family friendly event for our great community.  Runners and walkers of all skill levels and ages are invited to come and enjoy this fun‐filled affair!  Walkers are welcome on our 1.4. mile course, and children ages 2 – 10 are welcome for the Kids Fun Run.
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The 5k course begins and ends at our VFW Post home at 15 Milford Street (Rt. 140) in Upton, MA.  Our race will honor all Active, Reserve, and Guard members and veterans who served our country in the past.  Each participant will wear the name of a veteran they wish to honor; however, the Post will stand ready to provide names if the runner does not personally know a veteran.  We anticipate 100+ runners and are looking forward to having a first-class event for many years to come!

​Through our annual carnival, summer cruise nights, and Run to Remember 5k, we are able to maintain our Post home, community programs, and veteran support.  Our mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our veterans, the military and our communities and advocate on behalf of all veterans.​
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Please help us continue this mission and register today.  Thank you for your support.

​Donations:
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We appreciate your contributions!  All donations can be given online or mailed to:

​VFW Post 5594
PO Box 472
Upton, MA 01568
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Event details and schedule

Online registration is now open.  Onsite 5k registration available on race morning from 7:45 - 8:30 a.m. at the VFW in Upton.  5k race starts at 9 a.m.
  • 5k “day of race” registration price is $25.
5k bibs and t-shirts will be available for pickup on Friday, October 4th from 4 – 7 p.m. at VFW Post 5594 (15 Milford St., Upton, MA 01568) and on race morning from 7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
Kids Fun 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. 
Onsite registration for the Kids Fun Run will be available from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.  Kids Fun Run starts at 9:45 a.m.
  • Kids Fun Run cost is $7 and every kid gets a medal!

A few other notes: ​

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 1st, 2nd, 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.

Place

VFW Post 5594
15 Milford Street (Rt. 140)
Upton, MA 01568
 

Race Contact Info ​

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race coordinator by email.

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​2019 SPONSORS

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​George J. Summers Trucking, Inc.
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Upton Colonial Liquors
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PO Box 472
​Upton, MA 01568

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15 Milford Street
Upton, MA 01568
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Officers
    • Hall Rental
    • Gallery
    • Membership
  • PROGRAMS
    • Buddy Poppy
    • Community Service
    • Patriot's Pen
    • Post Scholarships
    • Scout of the Year
    • Unmet Needs
    • TeacheroftheYear
    • Veteran Outreach
    • Voice of Democracy
  • RESOURCES
    • Members Only
    • Patriotic Days
    • VA Health Centers
    • Veteran Benefits & Assistance
    • Veteran Discounts
    • VFW National Children's Home
    • American Legion >
      • About Us
      • Mission
      • History
      • Membership Application
      • Contact Us
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Calendar
    • News
    • EVENTS
  • RUN TO REMEMBER
    • 5k Registration 2020
    • 5k Sponsorship Opportunities
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE