Run Medford 2024

RUN MEDFORD

On September 27th and 28th 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 the best way he knows how: by organizing a road race with the explicit purpose of raising funds that would directly benefit his hometown.

This year, the 5K race is being named after Jerry Panarese, who was a member of the New England 65+ Runners Club. Jerry was the director of the Run of All Ages which was held in Wakefield, MA for 25 years. The race was going to end, so we decided to include it in our Run Medford event to keep Jerry's spirit alive and going.

EARLY BIRD OPENING SPECIAL! We are offering a discounted fee of $35.00 for the 5 mile and 5K races from now until June 1, 2024.

On June 1, 2024, the fees will be as follows:

5 Mile Race, 2 Mile Walk & Jerry's Run for All Ages 5K: $45

Ages 12 and younger 5 Mile Race & Jerry's Run for all Ages: $25

Ages 65 and older 5 Mile Race & Jerry's Run for all Ages: $35

Kids Fun Run: $10; for reach youth that registers, $5 of their registration fee will go to the Medford School they attend
The kids' races are age-dependent distances: 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile and 1 mile, starting and finishing on the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium. The youth who are participating in the Dream Big Marathon will run their final mile together.

Para Athlete Mile & High School Mile: $10

Mayor's Celebrity Mile: Invite Only

What you get:

Participants will receive a t-shirt, a copy of Dave McGillivray's illustrated book and a finisher’s medal. We also invite everyone to our post-race festivities!

Beneficiaries:

Run for a cause! Run Medford celebrates ALL runners while giving back to the community! A portion of every race registration will be donated back to the school communities in Medford through the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation.