53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race
About this race
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 info@walpoleroadrace.org.
Entry Fees
- Pre-Registration (before race weekend) Race Fee: $40
- Regular Registration Race Fee: $45
- Ages 13 and younger/65 and older: $25
- Youth Mile Fun-Run fee: $25
Event Swag
- Participants who register before August 1 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
*For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on the course during the races
Join fellow runners on September 5, 2022 for the 53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Walpole.
Pick your distance
Running
The "Walpole Ed" 5K Run/Walk Road Race
Every participant that registers by 8/15 will receive a 2022 Road Race T-Shirt and a finisher's medal. The race course is a USATF certified course (Certification #MA18016JK) Can't make it in person this year, but would still like to run? Choose the Virtual Edition. Not sure which option? Choose what you think is most likely, but don't worry, we are allowing participants to switch events (virtual to in-person and back) for no cost / no hassle.
The Herb Lewis Memorial and John D. Murphy & Co. 10K Road Race
Every participant that registers by 8/15 will receive a 2022 Road Race T-Shirt and a finisher's medal. The race course is a USATF certified course (Certification #MA18015JK) Can't make it in person this year, but would still like to run? Choose the Virtual Edition. Not sure which option? Choose what you think is most likely, but don't worry, we are allowing participants to switch events (virtual to in-person and back) for no cost / no hassle.
Youth Mile Fun Run
Join us for this youth 1 mile fun run. Every participant that registers by 8/15 will receive a 2022 Road Race T-Shirt and a finisher's medal.
The "Walpole Ed" 5K Run/Walk Road Race - Virtual Edition
Every participant that registers by 8/15 will receive a 2022 Road Race T-Shirt and a finisher's medal. Not sure which option? Choose what you think is most likely, but don't worry, we are allowing participants to switch events (virtual to in-person and back) for no cost / no hassle.
The Herb Lewis Memorial and John D. Murphy & Co. 10K Road Race - Virtual Edition
Every participant that registers by 8/15 will receive a 2022 Road Race T-Shirt and a finisher's medal. Not sure which option? Choose what you think is most likely, but don't worry, we are allowing participants to switch events (virtual to in-person and back) for no cost / no hassle.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Walpole in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Walpole
53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race takes place in Walpole, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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