52nd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race

52nd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race

Walpole, MA
Sep 02, 2024
5K / 10K / 1 mile

Sub-events Details

The Run House Mile - Youth Fun Run

1 mile
Sep 02, 2024 (Mon)
9:00 AM
Adventure race
in person
Kids
USATF

The Herb Lewis Memorial and John D. Murphy & Co. 10K Road Race

10K
Sep 02, 2024 (Mon)
9:45 AM
Adventure race
in person
Adults
USATF

Virtual 10k Run/Walk

10K
Sep 02, 2024 (Mon)
9:00 AM
Adventure race
virtual
Adults
USATF

The "Walpole Ed" 5K Run/Walk Road Race

5K
Sep 02, 2024 (Mon)
9:30 AM
Adventure race
in person
Adults
USATF

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

5K
Sep 02, 2024 (Mon)
9:00 AM
Adventure race
virtual
Adults
USATF

Event details

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 (sign up at Walpole Day on Saturday, May 10 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

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