Traffic Disruption Notice for Run Medford Event Weekend 

Traffic Disruption Notice for Run Medford Event Weekend 

Medford Police Department and Run Medford Race Officials Released the list of Road Closures and Traffic Alterations for City-wide Road Race on Saturday, September 26th  

(MEDFORD, MA)—The Medford Police Department and Run Medford Race Officials have released a list of road closures and streets impacted during the Run Medford Race Event on Saturday, September 26. The police are planning to reopen roads on a rolling basis, meaning that as the last runners pass, roads will begin to reopen.  

The closures are expected to take place between 7:30 AM and 9:45 AM. 

STREETS IMPACTED: 

Salem Street  

• Full closure: from Route 60 Rotary to Forest Street 

 High Street 

• Westbound closure: from Forest Street to Winthrop Circle 

 Winthrop Street 

• Westbound closure: from Winthrop circle to Lawrence Road  

 Lawrence Road  

• Eastbound closure: from Winthrop Street to Forest Street 

 Forest Street 

• Southbound closure: from Lawrence Road to Salem Street  

 Riverside Avenue 

• Full closure: from Ring Road/Clippership Avenue to Medford Square  

 City Hall Mall 

• Full closure  
• Atrius Health Parking Garage- no access 

 Governors Avenue 

• Full closure: from Lawrence Road to High Street 

Run Medford celebrates runners of all ages and abilities while giving back to the Medford community. Through the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, a donation will be made to every school PTO in the City of Medford. 

Jerry’s Run for All Ages 5K, named in honor of Jerry Panarese, a longtime member of the New England 65+ Runners Club and director of the Run of All Ages for 25 years, returns for its second year. In addition to the 5K, the event will feature races for all ages, including a 10K, Kids’ Fun Run, High School Mile, VIP/Celebrity Mile, and more. 

For more info and to register for the event, visit runmedford.com.