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 $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
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Irish American 5 & 10k Road Race 2026 — Malden, MA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 7.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Malden, MA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
