Run Medford Road Race Returning September 26 & 27

The City of Medford and the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation are hosting the fourth annual Run Medford road race event weekend on Sept. 26 and 27, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced. The events will be held at the Hormel Stadium track on Friday, Sept. 26 and at City Hall on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Run Medford is bringing back Jerry’s Run for all Ages 5K Race, 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 for 25 years. In addition to the 5K, the event will also feature races for all ages, including a kids’ fun run, 5-mile race, high school mile, VIP/Celebrity mile, and more over the two days of racing.     

"After the major success of the past three years of Run Medford, we are excited to partner with the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation again to bring even more excitement and energy to race weekend,” said Mayor Lungo-Koehn. “This event has had a huge positive impact on our community, local businesses, and nonprofits, so we are excited to continue this tradition.”

"The Finish Strong Foundation is thrilled to be partnering with the City of Medford once again to promote physical activity and community-building,” said Dave McGillivray. “Medford will always be my home and I can’t think of a better way to give back to the community than by sharing my passion and appreciation for running. I know this will be our best year yet and I can’t wait to see everyone in Medford Square!”

McGillivray graduated from Medford High School in 1972 as class valedictorian. In 1978, he ran from Medford, OR, to Medford, MA, in support of the Jimmy Fund, an organization whose community-based fundraising events directly benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. He then founded the Dave McGillivray Running and Sports Center in Medford, and soon transitioned to his event management business, Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises.

For more information on the race weekend, visit runmedford.com. 

ABOUT THE DAVE MCGILLIVRAY FINISH STRONG FOUNDATION 

The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation seeks 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. Their vision is rooted in a belief that discovering a passion for physical activity, reading, and acts of kindness at a young age gives individuals self-confidence and self-respect, which empowers them to move forward—one step at a time. For over eighteen years, the foundation has remained committed to preparing individuals for future success and building vibrant communities. For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook and Instagram.