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 $42
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.
Registration starts at 8:30 at the IA Club.
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, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Malden, MA
Population
65,509
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race?
- Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race is a running race held in Malden, Massachusetts on September 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race?
- Monday, September 7, 2026 in Malden, Massachusetts at 177 West Street, Malden, MA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race
Sep 7, 2026