Massachusetts · Half Marathon · 10.5K · 5K
Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race
Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race is a half marathon, 10.5K and 5K event held in Upton, Massachusetts. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Upton, MA
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Upton, Massachusetts
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10.5K, 5K
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- 720 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 10.5K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 720 ft gain, 720 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1440 ft gain, 1440 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 52°F at the start, 95% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race
The Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race, set in Upton State Forest in Upton, MA, has two races: a 21K (a half marathon with two laps) and a 10.5 K. Runners will navigate single tracks and forest roads. There is about 720 ft of elevation gain per lap. Those who register early will receive TVFR Upton Trail Buff. There are aid stations at the corner of Dean Pond Rd and Park Rd and the Park Rd/Loop Rd intersection, spaced roughly every 3 miles. Post-race festivities will feature fire pits, hot…
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Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where is the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race held?
- In Upton, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race offer?
- Half Marathon, 10.5K and 5K.
- How many people run the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race?
- about 52°F at the start, 95% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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