Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race
About this 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
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.
Pick your distance
Running
5k
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.
10k
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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Malden.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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- Malden Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Malden events
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