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53rd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race

calendar_today 07 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

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 in May for an additional $5 discount)

Event Swag

Awards (in-person events only)

Race Routes

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

Races Offered

The Run House Mile - Youth Fun Run

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$20.00

Virtual 10k Run/Walk

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

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$35.00

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$35.00

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

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$35.00

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

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:40

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Walpole.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 14.1° / 22.8°
wb_sunny 13.3° / 22.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.0 /
water_drop 79.2%

About Walpole

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Walpole is a town of 26,000 (2020) in Massachusetts.

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