Upton VFW 5K Run to Remember and Kids Fun Run Sat Oct 1

Mark your calendar for the Upton VFW’s Seventh Annual Run to Remember 5K Road Race  on Saturday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m., the children’s race starts at 9:45. All details and links to register are below.

The Annual Run to Remember is a mostly flat course and 100% roads.

Walkers and joggers with strollers are welcome to participate.

5K RUN TO REMEMBER
Registration Link Here

  • 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.

Event details and schedule

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
  • RUN TO REMEMBER A VETERAN!!! Names to be provided or bring the name of “your” veteran.  A great way to show support!
  • Previous years results and age group records can be found here.

Times:

  • Race day registration from 7:45am to 8:30am at VFW.
  • Bibs & Shirts can also be picked up on Friday 9/30 from 4-7pm
  • Day of race registration price is $25.
  • 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.
  • Location: Baseball field behind VFW.
  • Children’s Run starts at 9:45am.   Registration on-site from 8am until 9:30am.
  • Cost is $5.00 and every kid gets a medal!

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