Annual Grafton Gazebo Road Race

Online Registration closes at 8pm Friday, July 25th. Yes! You can still participate, day of race registration opens at 7 am.

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Join us for the Annual Hot to Trot 5k on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This race grows bigger each year, so don’t miss out on all the fun. It’s a mostly flat family-friendly course, a perfect route for seasoned runners looking to PR, for the casual runner that’s in no rush, and for the entire family to take a walk before the day gets too hot! Every registrant will receive a cool performance-wicking t-shirt, breakfast, and maybe even a medal? Awards are given out to top runners, but the biggest hit of the day is our awesome t-shirts! In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt register by Thursday, July 10th.

• Water stop at halfway mark!

• Miles markers at 1 & 2

• PR on our fast course!

• music, breakfast & awards following the race.

Awards for:

1st, 2nd, 3rd for Overall Male and Female

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Winners for Male and Female Age Groups

14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

The race starts promptly at 8:00 AM, with registration beginning at 7:00 AM. Rain or shine!

Online Registration closes at 8:00 PM on 7/25/2025. We would still love to have you run! Day-of registration opens at the Upton VFW at 7 AM on 7/26/2025.

Parking:

The VFW: 15 Milford St. Upton, MA

The Rose Garden: 16 Milford St. Upton, MA

Welcome to our 4th Annual Knights of Columbus 5K!

In our first 3 years we have hosted over 450 participants and raised over $16,000 for local charities. Join us for another great event this year, with music, prizes and a post race breakfast included.

We are happy to announce:

Crumbl Cookies will once again be there handing out delicious treats.

Tiffany from Well Rested Massage and Charles from MaxBody Solutions will be providing mini massages and assisted stretching sessions pre and post race!

Registration Fees:

$35 Adult

$20 Child/Senior

All pre-registered runners will be entered into a drawing for valuable prizes.

WALK, RUN, HAVE FUN!!

Join us for a day of family fun with your dog featuring the Scaredy Cat K95K.

The day features a 5K walk/run for people and dogs of all ages! Costumes encouraged but not required. Best dressed pup will get a prize!

There will be plenty of family fun at the health & fitness fair. Enjoy music, vendors, food, beer, doggy demonstrations, and more. Best of all, this day is for charity! Proceeds from the event will benefit the animal welfare programs of the MVMA Charities and Travis Fund, the chosen charity of Tufts SAVMA, to help care for animals in need.

This year, we're offering a VIRTUAL option for those who can't make it on October 25! Walk or run the 5K alone or with your pet. Take this opportunity to run/walk with ANY of your pets - cat, pig, goat, bird, or any other pet you call your bestie! Virtual participants will also receive the commemorative race t-shirt if registered by the October 1 deadline. Submit a picture of you with your pet and we'll feature you in a social media shout-out.

Raise at least $100 for charity or refer at least 5 friends (who sign up) and your registration fee will be refunded!

Register by October 1, 2026 to guarantee a complimentary race t-shirt!

Schedule of in-person events (subject to change)

8:30am - Registration and bib pickup

9:00am - 1:00pm - Fair with food trucks, beer tent, vendors, and entertainment

9:00am – 11:00am – Free facepainting!

10:00am - 5K walk/run begins

11:00am - 5K awards ceremony

1:00pm - Event concludes

Doggy demonstrations will take place throughout the entire event so stick around and check them out! Food, beer, and vendors will be available all day.