Run Medford 2026
About the race
On December 5, 2026, we're coming together to celebrate running. Medford is where it all started for Dave McGillivray, and after more than 40 years of running adventures, he wants to show his appreciation by organizing a road race to raise funds that will directly benefit his hometown.
The 5K race is named after Jerry Panarese, who was a member of the New England 65+ Runners Club and director of the Run of All Ages in Wakefield, MA for 25 years. When that race was going to end, it was included in Run Medford to keep Jerry's spirit alive.
Beneficiaries
Run Medford celebrates all runners while giving back to the community. A portion of every race registration will be donated to the school communities in Medford through the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation.
The course
10 km
5 km
1 mi
Kids Fun Run
Location
Medford, MA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Medford
Medford is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. At the 2020 census its population was 59,659, and Tufts University has its campus on both sides of the Medford and Somerville border. Summers are warm and humid and winters are cold and snowy, so spring and early autumn are the best seasons for running or racing.
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