Paddy's 5K

Who does the race benefit and who does it honor?

• Beneficiaries: Our race benefits the young girls of Cambridge.
• Organizations Supported: The Cambridge Girls Softball League and other girls' sports teams are the primary recipients of the funds from the race.
• Focus Areas: These great organizations work on team building, athletic skills, and strengthen the connection among physical, mental and social well-being of girls.
• Fundraising Success: We've raised over $130,000 for girls' sports in Cambridge!

Post-Race Block Party

• Location: After the race there will be a block party outside Paddy's until 7 PM.
• Traffic Closure: Walden Street will be closed off to traffic.
• Activities: There will be a large beer garden, food trucks, and a DJ.

Is the race sanctioned and timed?

• Sanction: The 5K is USA Track and Field sanctioned.
• Timing: Timed by RaceWire.

Parking

• Location: Parking will be available at Danehy Park.

Number Pick-up

• Dates: Registration and number and shirt pick-up will be available Thursday, September 25 from 6 PM - 9 PM: Friday, September 26 from 4 PM - 7 PM and Saturday, September 27 from 12 PM - 4 PM.
• Race Day Sign Ups: Sign ups will be available on race morning, September 28, from 8 AM - 9:30 AM.

T Shirts

• Guarantee: All Participants registered before September 5 will be guaranteed to receive a shirt.

Registration Fee

• Pricing Schedule: $40 through July 31, 2025 - includes a free gift!
• Ages 17 and Under: $30 for ages 17 and under.
• Post July Pricing: $40 through September 26, 2025 and $45 on Race Day - September 27, 2025.
• Race Day for Ages 17 and Under: $35 on Race Day for ages 17 and under.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Overall Male and Female Winner.
• Top Finishers: TOP 3 in the following categories: 14 & Under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Online Registration

• Deadline: Online registration ends on Wednesday, September 23 at midnight.
• In-Person Sign Ups: Sign ups will be held at Paddy's Thursday, September 24 from 6 PM - 9 PM and Friday, September 25 from 4 PM - 7 PM and Saturday, September 26 from 12 PM - 4 PM.
• Race Day Sign Ups: You can also sign up race day from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM.

Race Details

• Date: September 27, 2026.
• Location: 260 Walden St, Cambridge, MA.
• Registration Link: Register Here.