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​RUN TO REMEMBER A VETERAN!!!
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​We are so pleased to host our 16th Annual Run to Remember 5K.  This is currently the only USA Track & Field certified 5k course* available in Upton, MA.  Our traditional road race will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025. 

​Our race will honor 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; however, the Post will stand ready to provide names if the runner does not personally know a veteran. Select a veteran's name now.

* Effective date of certification: August 4, 2023.  USATF course ID # MA18301JK
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Run to Remember 5K Certified/Timed Run on Saturday, October 4th at 9:00am at Upton’s VFW Post.

• Early registration is $25. Don’t wait to sign up!
• Early registration closes at 6pm, Friday, October 3rd.

Download the Registration Form or Register Online at Active.com

USATF course ID # MA18301JK

​Click Here for our R2R Certified Run Map

DOWNLOAD OUR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
We have created a special playlist to help keep our runners and walkers motivated while going the distance.

EVENT DETAILS

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.

• Onsite 5k registration available on race morning from 7:45 - 8:30 a.m. at VFW Post 5594 in Upton.
• 5K “day of race” registration (no t-shirt) is $30.
• 5K race starts at 9 a.m.

Kids Dash (Fun Run):

• For children ages 10 and under, the Kids Dash will be held on 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 - 9:30am. Kids Fun Run starts at 9:45am.
• Kids Dash cost is $7 and every kid gets a medal!

Race Packet Pick Up for Live Event:

• Race packet includes R2R Race Bib, hand sanitizer, granola bar, and R2R t-shirt (if ordered).
• Packets will be available for early pickup on Friday, October 3rd, 4 - 7pm at VFW Post 5594 and on race morning from 7:45 - 8:30am.
• Pick-up location: Upton VFW Post 5594, 15 Milford Street, Upton, MA 01568.

Awards for Live Event:

• 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 for 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.

Race Contact Info ​

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

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****EARLY Registration closes 6pm on Friday, 10/3/2024****

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