Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race
Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Malden, MA, with entry fees from $35 to $42.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Location
- 177 West Street, Malden, MA
- Price
- $35–$42
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
48th Annual Malden Irish American Club Labor Day Road Race
Monday, September 7, 2026 | Registration: 8:30 a.m. | Race start time: 10 a.m.
https://tinyurl.com/2026IALaborDayRace
Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking the course, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy a fun-filled community day with live music, entertainment for all ages, raffles, food, and a few Irish surprises we’re excited to unveil this year.
2026 Entry Fees:
July 1- September 6: 5K $42 | 10K $47
September 7: 5K $45 | 10K $52
Entry Fees Include:
Water on course and at finish line
Race T-Shirt (sizes not guaranteed)
Entry to after-party
Two (2) drink tickets
Team Entry & Perks:
To qualify for team perks, a team must have at least 15 runners signed up by Monday, August 31.
- Team tent with complimentary snacks, water, and beer (no alcohol provided for high school or college teams)
- $5 per person discount (When a team’s 15th runner registers, each team member will be refunded $5.)
- 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.
The Course:
- Mostly flat course that winds through Malden’s Edgeworth neighborhood, skirting the Malden-Medford border.
- Well-marked with volunteers and police escorts directing runners.
Medals:
Men's and women's winners and runners-up in the 5K & 10K races in each age group (17 & under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Subject to change based on entries.
Charitable Partner:
A portion of this year’s road race proceeds will be donated to the Malden Warming Center. The Malden Warming Center serves adult individuals experiencing homelessness by providing safe shelter and warmth during the winter months, recognizing each person’s inherent dignity and unique circumstance.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Katie Iovino at (781) 264-1749 or katherine.e.iovino@gmail.com.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boston Logan Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Malden, MA
Population
65,509
as of 2023
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Location
- 177 West Street, Malden, MA
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Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race
Sep 7, 2026