Upton 10.5K and Half Marathon Trail Race
Race Date
Nov 8, 2026
Location
Upton, MA
The Experience
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
205 Westboro Rd, Upton, MA, 01568
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~361 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 9 states
winner 1:27:57
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
56°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 240 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
240
Median time
2:13:56
Latest turnout
240
States
8
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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