# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 16th Annual Run to Remember 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: USATF course ID # MA18301JK 

R2R Event Page: https://www.uptonvfw.org/5k

Direct Online Registration: https://www.active.com/upton-ma/running/distance-running-races/16th-annual-upton-vfw-run-to-remember-5k-2025

The 16th Annual Run to Remember 5K is approaching fast!  We are proud to offer the only USA Track & Field certified 5K course currently available in Upton, MA.  

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! 

Be sure to visit our webpage www.uptonvfw.org/5k for the latest updates!

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

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

•	Kids Fun Run starts at 9:45 a.m.  Registration is $7.


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

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+
•	Awards 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.
 
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, 10/3 from 4-7pm 
•	5K Day of race registration price is $30. 
•	5K Race start time: 9am (Rain or Shine)

Kid's Fun Run

•	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. 
•	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!
 

Early registration is $25 ($7 for Kid's Fun Run). Don’t wait to sign up!

RUN TO REMEMBER A VETERAN!!!

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Upton VFW Race Team
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upton/16th-annual-run-to-remember-5k/200028360516049
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, kids, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.active.com/upton-ma/running/distance-running-races/15th-annual-upton-vfw-run-to-remember-5k-2024?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=upton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Upton
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Upton VFW Post 5594
- **lat**: 42.17376
- **long**: -71.60096
- **full address**: Upton VFW Post 5594, 12 Milford St, Upton, MA 01568-1315, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Upton VFW Post 5594 (https://allevents.in/org/upton-vfw-post-5594/26123055)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Upton VFW Post 5594, 12 Milford St, Upton, MA 01568-1315, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Upton VFW Post 5594
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, kids, marathons
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 16th Annual Run to Remember 5K ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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