Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race

Please join us this Labor Day for a great summer tradition of running and cheer! This year The Malden Irish American Club will be partnering with the Malden Warming Center and will be donating a portion of proceeds to their organization after the race. The Malden Warming Center seeks to serve those adult individuals experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter and warmth during the winter months, recognizing each person’s inherent dignity and unique circumstance. Music, entertainment, food and plenty of libations are available for runners and race fans alike! Medallions are awarded for 1st & 2nd place finishers(M&F) in both the 5K & 10K races: 17 & under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over. 2026 Pricing: Early Bird 5/15 thru 6/30 5k $35.00 10k $40 Regular 7/1 thru 9/6 5k $42.00 10k $47.00 Race Day 9/7/26 5k $45.00 10k $52.00 $5 per person Team Discount !(details below) Race Entry Fee includes: Entry to race distance of choice, water on course and at finish line Race T-Shirt (sizes not guaranteed) Entry to after-party 2 drink tickets *In order to qualify for team perks, team must have 15+ runners signed up by 8/31. Upon the 15th runner joining, each member of the team will be refunded $5. Team perks include (15+ registered runners by 8/31) Tent to store gear and hang out Snacks at tent Water and beer at tent (beer not provided for high school/college teams) Opportunity to participate in team awards: Fastest Team, Largest Team, Most Spirited Team Most spirited team – Bring the craic and show your team pride! Decorate your tent, plan a themed costume, own the dance floor, or dream up your own way to stand out. The more energy, creativity, and team spirit, the better. We will be running on a (mostly) flat course that winds through Malden’s Edgeworth neighborhood, skirting the Malden-Medford border. The route is well marked with numerous volunteers and police escorts directing you all the way. Numerous sponsors including Do