Paddy's Cambridge Classic 5K
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Paddy's Cambridge Classic 5K
Paddy's Cambridge Classic is a community road race held at 260 Walden Street in Cambridge, MA. The event is a 5K and is USA Track and Field sanctioned; timing is provided by RaceWire.
Proceeds support girls' sports in Cambridge, with primary beneficiaries including the Cambridge Girls Softball League and other girls' teams. Organizers report having raised over $130,000 for girls' sports in Cambridge.
A post-race block party takes place outside Paddy's on Walden Street. The street is closed to traffic for the party, which includes a beer garden, food trucks, and a DJ. Parking for the event is available at Danehy Park.
Number and shirt pick-up are scheduled on the days before the race and on race morning. Participants registered before September 5 are guaranteed a shirt. Registration fees listed include an adult advance rate of $40 and a race-day adult rate of $45; a reduced rate is available for ages 17 and under, listed at $30 in advance and $35 on race day. Online registration has a stated end date in late September.
The event includes a 5K walk option and separate registration categories for racers age 17 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
