Run Medford

Run Medford A 5K Race, 10K Race, and 2 Mile Walk in the heart of Medford, MA! Join the community for a morning of movement and celebration! September 26, 2026
8:00 am

09/17/2026

Run Medford course map announced!

Run Medford is coming up next weekend, and we’re sharing a reminder about the roads that will be impacted during the race around 7:30 am to 9:45 am. Roads will reopen on a rolling basis as the last runners pass through each area.

Parking notice: This is a looped race, so you will finish where you start. There are parking lots along Clippership Drive in Medford Square as well as in the lot along Mystic Valley Parkway (Rt. 16) near Condon Shell. Please park only where legal to do so. There will be NO PARKING signs placed in many sections of the actual race course. Arrive early to get a parking space.

STREETS IMPACTED:
-Salem Street: Full closure from Route 60 Rotary to Forest Street
-High Street: Westbound closure from Forest Street to Winthrop Circle
-Winthrop Street: Westbound closure from Winthrop Circle to Lawrence Road
-Lawrence Road: Eastbound closure from Winthrop Street to Forest Street
-Forest Street: Southbound closure from Lawrence Road to Salem Street
-Riverside Avenue: Full closure from Ring Road/Clippership Avenue to Medford Square
-City Hall Mall: Full closure; Atrius Health Parking Garage will have no access
-Governors Avenue: Full closure from Lawrence Road to High Street

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes during the race. For more information and to register, visit https://www.runmedford.com/

It takes a team to put on a first class event that the city can be proud of!! When all the planning is done and the kid...
09/16/2026

It takes a team to put on a first class event that the city can be proud of!! When all the planning is done and the kids show up at the track on Friday night, the runners toe the line on Saturday morning....DMSE Sports is there.

Recognized as a leader in the event management industry, DMSE Sports manages events of all sizes and provides leadership in all aspects of the guest experience; from concept to planning to day of event management.

Run Medford 2026 is excited to have DMSE Sports with us on race day and is grateful for their sponsorship!

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to register for the event:

Run Medford 2026 would like to thank Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn for being a proud sponsor of our 2026 event! The mayors ...
09/15/2026

Run Medford 2026 would like to thank Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn for being a proud sponsor of our 2026 event! The mayors support is very much appreciated by all of us at the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation!

Run Medford 2026 would like to thank Cabot Risk Strategies LLC for their generous support of our 2026 event! Cabot Risk...
09/14/2026

Run Medford 2026 would like to thank Cabot Risk Strategies LLC for their generous support of our 2026 event!

Cabot Risk Strategies LLC understands that each client has their own specific risks and exposures. Whether you’re a business owner looking for commercial risk solutions or an individual seeking personal and family coverage, they have the solution for you. Their risk strategies encompass a wide range of options so you get the coverage you need at a competitive price.

For information on sponsorship opportunities or to register to run, visit:

Run Medford thanks the Medford Kiwanis Club for their generous donation to our 2026 event! The Kiwanis Club and the Dav...
09/11/2026

Run Medford thanks the Medford Kiwanis Club for their generous donation to our 2026 event! The Kiwanis Club and the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation share a common mission to impact lives of children in a positive way. The Medford Kiwanis Club is an integral part of the Medford Community providing its members friendship and fulfillment through service and philanthropy for the benefit of children.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Run Medford 2026 or to register to run,

Why Run Medford?
09/11/2026

Why Run Medford?

Run Medford 2026 thanks the Rotary Club of Medford, MA for it's generous donation to our 2026 event! The mission of the...
09/05/2026

Run Medford 2026 thanks the Rotary Club of Medford, MA for it's generous donation to our 2026 event! The mission of the Rotary Club is to recognize and help those people and organizations who may need assistance both in the local community and worldwide.

Run Medford 2026 and the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation share the commitment of the Rotary Club of Medford, MA and proceeds from the 2026 event will benefit the Citywide PTO Alliance.

For sponsorship and event information, please visit:

We are pleased to announce thet Everett Co-operative Bank has joined as a sponsor of Run Medford 2026!! Everett Bank is...
08/31/2026

We are pleased to announce thet Everett Co-operative Bank has joined as a sponsor of Run Medford 2026!!

Everett Bank isn't just a bank, it's your trusted neighbor. They are proud to serve the communities of Everett, Lynnfield, and Woburn. Get to know their local branches, each staffed with friendly and knowledgeable bankers who understand your unique financial needs. They are here to support your business's growth and celebrate your achievements.

At Everett Bank, they are committed to supporting organizations that improve the lives of those in the communities that they serve. We at the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation are proud to partner with an organization that shares our common mission.

For sponsorship information or to register for the event, please visit

Thank you Tufts University for their very generous Silver Sponsorship in support of the 2026 Run Medford events! The Tu...
08/29/2026

Thank you Tufts University for their very generous Silver Sponsorship in support of the 2026 Run Medford events!

The Tufts Government and Community Relations team is the university’s primary liaison for its neighbors and community partners. They help Tufts use its resources, expertise, and knowledge to benefit the people of its neighbors, especially Medford!!

We are grateful that the Tufts team recognizes the good work of the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation and its mission to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem through running, reading, and performing acts of kindness.

In keeping with our mission, net proceeds of the 2026 events are for the benefit of the Medford Citywide PTO Alliance.
To register to run or volunteer, or for information regarding sponsorship opportunities, visit:

Did you know that the largest private Dunkin' franchise owner is right here in our area? Yep, Cafua Management LLC owns...
08/17/2026

Did you know that the largest private Dunkin' franchise owner is right here in our area? Yep, Cafua Management LLC owns and operates over 200 locations in the United States and was founded right here in the Boston area. Run Medford 2026 is grateful for their support of the 2026 event and their generous Silver Sponsorship. "CMC Gives Back" is more than just words, it's Cafua's commitment to the communities it operates in.

To register to run the 2026 5K or 5 Mile race, volunteer, or for sponsorship opportunities, visit

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