Events
Half Marathon
241 spots left. Registration ends November 7, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Race Date
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Half Marathon Start 9:00 AM
10.5K Start 9:20 AM
Note: For 2025 there will be NO DAY of REGISTRATION available
**Early start at 8:30 AM will be made available for only half marathon runners who are unsure whether they’ll finish within the 3-hour time limit.
You will get your finishing time but will not be eligible for awards. Any 10.5K runners that start at 8:30 AM will be DQ'd and not receive a published race result.
Place
Upton, MA US 01568
Registration and Bib Pickup
Early Bib Pick Up - Saturday November 8th 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, 8 Grove St, Upton, MA
Race Day - beginning at 7:30 AM until 8:45 AM
Description
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 Dean Pond turn and the Park Rd/Loop Rd intersection, spaced roughly every 3 miles.
Post-race festivities will feature fire pits, hot soup, and hot chocolate. Awards include "Custom Made" trophies for the top male and female overall, and age group awards recognize the top three in various categories.
Entry Fees
10.5K
$30.00 - online registration closes 11/07/2025
or Half Marathon
$35.00 - online registration closes 11/07/2025
Over 70 - FREE
* There will be NO DAY of REGISTRATION and a cap of 250 "total participants" for both the 10.5 and Half combined *
Awards (10.5K & Half Marathon)
Awards Ceremony to begin at approximately 11:45 AM
All awards duplicated for Male & Female, No “double dipping”
Top 3 Overall Winners
Top 3 in the Following Age Group Categories: 19 & Under, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over
Overall top 3 (Male & Female) and age group awards are based on gun/clock time for both the half and the 10.5
2024 Results
Course Description
21K (half marathon / 2 laps) or 10.5K trail run through technical, and hilly, single track trails and forest roads in Upton State Forest in Upton, MA.
NO DOGS OR STROLLERS on course.
AID STATIONS: 2 on course at the Dean Pond turn and at the Park Rd/Loop Rd intersection (approximately every 3 miles).
Each lap (2x for half marathon) is approximately 6.5 miles and about 720 ft elevation gain.
Course(s) Preview Run
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 8:30 am.
Parking
Available onsite
Parking is limited, please carpool if possible
Arrive early to minimize vehicle congestion
Race Contact Info
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