Hope with Every Stride 5k/10k

For over 50 years, the Walpole Road Race has given local athletes the opportunity to challenge themselves and participate in a wonderful community tradition. The race is the largest fundraiser to support Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field programs. By participating in this event you are supporting 200+ Walpole High School Cross Country/Track & Field athletes across 6 seasons as they prepare for upcoming competition. We thank you for your generosity and continued support of the programs!

The Walpole Road Race starts and finishes at Walpole High School and includes 5K run/walk, 10k run, 1 mile kids run, and virtual 5k/10k events that give everyone a chance to participate. If you need to switch events, just let us know at [email protected].

Entry Fees (sign up at Walpole Day in May for an additional $5 discount)

• Pre-Registration (before race weekend) Race Fee: $35

• Regular Registration Race Fee: $40

• Ages 13 and younger/65 and older: $20

• Youth Mile Fun-Run fee: $20

Event Swag

• Participants who register before August 15 receive the coveted official Walpole Road Race T-shirt

• All participants will receive finisher's medal

• Race T-shirts are also available for sale in our online store for $20

Awards (in-person events only)

• 10K male winner: name engraved on Herb Lewis Memorial Trophy - displayed at The Run House

• 10K female winner: name engraved on John Murphy Trophy - displayed at John D. Murphy & Co.

• Top three 5K/10K finishers: recognized with specially engraved placement medals

• Team 5K/10K Races: Team name engraved on Team Plaque - displayed at Walpole High School

• Age group awards are not being issued this year

Race Routes

• 10K USATF Certified Course

• 5K USATF Certified Course

• Youth Mile Route Map

Strollers are welcome in the 5K race, lined up at the back of the starting pack to avoid collisions.

Millis Boosters Run Back to School 5k and 1 mile Fun Run

The Boosters are excited to be hosting our fun, community "Run Back to School" event for our 8th year!! Join us for a 5k course of rolling hills through Millis or a 1 mile fun run on the school grounds. All proceeds go to the athletes and teams of Millis Middle/High School as well as projects that support the entire Athletic Department. We look forward to having kids, parents, families, and community members join us for a morning of fun, fitness, music, and celebration. We welcome runners, walkers, and strollers! Our 5k is chip-timed by Second Wind Timing and an immediate print out of your results will be available. Check-in and race day registration will begin at 7:30am and we encourage you to arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of your race starting.

Awards

5K

Prizes for top overall winners and age-group medals will be awarded.

Fun Run

Our 1 mile fun run is for kids, adults, families, teams, or anyone. The 1 mile will not be chip-timed but a large timing clock will be at the finish to show you how you did and prizes/medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers (12 and under)!

Registration

There are no price increases this year and we incentivize early registration and participation from students with discounts! Early bird registration ends on August 1. Don't wait! Prices increase by $5 until online registration closes September 27. Race day registration begins at 7:30am and all prices increase by an additional $5. There is special pricing for high school aged and younger athletes participating in the 5k!

Donate

Can't participate? Please consider making a donation at this link.

T-Shirts

To get your free t-shirt, you MUST be registered by Fri. 9/4/25.

We look forward to seeing you for a day of fun, music, and movement!! All proceeds support the Millis Middle and High School athletes and athletic programs.

The Powisset (pronounced “po-wiss-it”) Farm Trail Run is part of the Barn to Run Trail Race Series and the fall edition of this event takes place Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. The event includes running the trails of Powisset Farm and neighboring Noanet Woodlands and offers 4 race distances to choose from — 8.6, 5.6, 3.1 and 1.5 miles. This is a popular event with experienced and novice trail runners alike.

Come for the race... stay for the cider donuts! Post-race cider donuts are a staple of the fall races in the Barn to Run series. Bring the kids to see the animals, free pumpkin painting and to see all the farm has to offer!

Run.com ranked the Powisset Farm Trail Run one of the Top 12 Runs for Fall Color in 2025. Read about it here.