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 $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.

Sponsorships--Please consider a Sponsorship!  We are offering the following Sponsorships: In-kind donations,  Shamrock Sponsorships, Mile Marker Sponsorships, Finish Line Sponsorships and one Emerald Sponsorship! 

Contact Race Director Katie Iovino for details 

In-kind Donations 
Donation levels vary
Name on sponsor signage at event
Beer Garden Sponsorship also an option, with either product or cash toward product

Shamrock Sponsor ($250)
Name listed on race website/social thank-you post
Name on sponsor signage at event
Inclusion in pre-race email/newsletter
Verbal thank-you at awards ceremony

Mile Marker Sponsor ($500) – Everything in Shamrock, plus:
Name/logo on official race T-shirt
Small logo on race registration page
Social media sponsor spotlight (1 post)

Finish Line Sponsor ($1,000) – Everything in Mile Marker, plus:
Larger logo placement on T-shirt
Vendor table/tent presence at event, if desired
Recognition at start/finish line announcements
2 complimentary race entries
Featured sponsor spotlight (dedicated social/email mention)

Emerald Sponsor ($2,500)  Only 1 available! – Everything in Finish Line, plus:
“Presented by…” or top billing wherever appropriate
Premium/top logo placement on shirt and all materials
Naming rights to a race element (Kids Run, Water Stop, Awards, Finish Chute, etc.)
Opportunity to provide branded giveaway or award
4 complimentary race entries
Opportunity to present awards or speak briefly at ceremony