Run Medford
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Run Medford : Event overview
Run Medford is a community road race day held at Medford City Hall on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The program includes a set of road races, mile events, kids' races on the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium, and a post-race celebration with refreshments, music, food, and a beer garden.
The 5K and 10K start and finish at Medford City Hall and follow courses through the city. The organizers state the course was created for a range of abilities. A time limit of 90 minutes applies to the 5K and 10K; participants still on course after that time may be moved to the sidewalk and continue as informed pedestrians.
Distances included
- 5K
- 10K
- Kids races: 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile, 1 mile
- Mayor’s Celebrity Mile, Para Mile, High School Mile, Jerry’s Run for All Ages 5K, and a community walk
Participant information and amenities include mandatory registration for all participants, a recommendation that children under 12 be accompanied by an adult over 18, water stations along both courses and at start and finish, and portable toilets at start and finish.
Awards and perks
Awards are planned for top overall and master finishers in the 5K and 10K and for age groups in Jerry’s Run for All Ages 5K, including 5-year age groups and age-graded scoring for 65+ participants. Pricing accommodations include discounts for runners 65 and older and free entry for those 80 or older. Each participant receives a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, a copy of the book Running Across America, and participants over 21 receive two drink tickets for the post-race party. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
