Paddy's Road Race
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Paddy's Road Race (The Shillelagh Shuffle)
Paddy's Road Race takes place in West Newton, Massachusetts on October 18, 2026. The event is presented by Newton Athletes Unlimited and marks its 25th running. The main road race is a three mile route described as flat and it finishes near a Blocktoberfest and beer garden.
The event program includes youth field races held in the park plus a 1K and All Abilities Race that is open to youth 14 and under and to athletes with disabilities of all ages. Race weekend packet pick up is offered at Paddy's Public House on the day before the event and on the event day at the same location. Race shirts are available for early registrants: shirts for the three mile race are provided to the first 750 registrants, and shirts for the 1K are provided to the first 200 registrants. A youth field race option is available with or without a shirt.
The affiliated fundraising group Newton Athletes Unlimited is shown as having raised $8,309.84 toward its goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 3 Mile flat course finishing near Blocktoberfest and beer garden
- 1K & All Abilities race for youth 14 and under and athletes with disabilities
- Youth field races held in the park, shirt and no shirt options available
