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45th Frank Nealon Boston Tune-Up 15K

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Upton, MA
Nipmuc Regional High School, 90 Pleasant Street, 01568
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

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A classic 15K tune-up featuring rolling hills, perfectly timed for Boston Marathon preparation or a strong spring race test.

  • Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The 45th Frank Nealon Boston Tune-Up 15K offers a strategic opportunity for runners preparing for the Boston Marathon or other spring races. Held just over two weeks before the acclaimed marathon, this event provides a challenging 9.32-mile course featuring a mix of uphills and downhills. It is designed to help you gauge your readiness and fine-tune your performance on a rolling terrain, making it an ideal final test before race day.

What to expect

  • Prepare for a 15K challenge on a course with a combination of uphills and downhills.
  • Experience rolling terrain designed to test your readiness for upcoming races.

Standout details

  • 45th annual event
  • Boston Marathon tune-up
  • Rolling hills course
  • 15K distance (9.32 miles)

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 15K

    Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM EDT · From $49.64

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 15K

    Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM EDT · From $44.30

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Steady Effort

half marathon distance, rolling area, often cold or wet weather

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Why do we call this the Boston Tune-up?  With just over two weeks until the acclaimed Boston Marathon, we have the perfect Tune-up with a combination of uphills and downhills and the perfect distance of 9.32057 miles.  If you are running "Boston" or just looking to get ready for a local race, come join us.

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