Paddy's Cambridge Classic 5K
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Paddy's 5K
Paddy's 5K takes place on September 27, 2026, at 260 Walden Street in Cambridge, MA. The event supports youth girls' sports in Cambridge, with primary beneficiaries including the Cambridge Girls Softball League and other girls' teams. The organizing group reports having raised over $130,000 for girls' sports in Cambridge.
The event offers both running and walking options over a 5K course. It is sanctioned by USA Track and Field and timing is provided by RaceWire. A route map is available for participants. Parking is provided at Danehy Park.
Number and shirt pick-up are offered on multiple days before the race and on race morning. Participants registered before September 5 are guaranteed to receive a shirt. Online registration closes several days before the event, and in-person sign-ups are available at Paddy's in the days before the race and on race morning.
Awards include overall male and female winners and top three finishers in age categories. The listed age groups are 14 and under, 15 to 18, 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 plus.
A post-race block party is held outside Paddy's on Walden Street with a beer garden, food trucks, and a DJ; the street is closed to traffic for the celebration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
