Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Location
- 177 West Street, Malden, MA
- Distance
- 5k · 10k
From the Organizer
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
10% 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
Team perks include (15+ registered runners by 8/31)
10% discount code for team members
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 Doherty-Keane Construction, Obrien Construction & Remodeling, Brandano Plumbing, Stop & Shop. Come down to the “IA” and meet up with old acquaintances and new friends.
Registration starts at 8:30 at the IA Club.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race?
- Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race is a running event held in Malden, MA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race?
- Monday, September 7, 2026 in Malden, MA at 177 West Street, Malden, MA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race
Sep 7, 2026