Annual Glen Doherty Memorial 5K/10K

We hope you will join us for this year's Reading Lions Journey for Sight 5K!

The Reading Lions Club ("Club") and The Friends of Reading Recreation annually present a family-friendly 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Walk through central Reading. All proceeds from the race are donated to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund (MLERF), and other local sight-related charities supported by the Club. MLERF finances basic eye research at world renowned institutions such as the Mass. Eye and Ear right here in Boston. Over the years, the Club has donated over $350,000 from the proceeds of this race to MLERF, and we are excited to continue these efforts in conjunction with the Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR).

RUN MEDFORD

On September 25^th and 26^th, 2026, we’re coming together to celebrate running. Medford is where it all started for Dave McGillivray, and after more than 40 years of running adventures, he wants to show his appreciation the best way he knows how: by organizing a road race with the explicit purpose of raising funds that would directly benefit his hometown.

The 5K race is named after Jerry Panarese, who was a member of the New England 65+ Runners Club. Jerry was the director of the Run of All Ages which was held in Wakefield, MA for 25 years. The race was going to end, so we decided to include it in our Run Medford event to keep Jerry's spirit alive and going.

Bring your family and join us for our Kids Fun Run on Friday September 25^th at the Dave McGillivray Track at Hormel Stadium.

The kids' races are age-dependent distances: 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile and 1 mile.

EARLY BIRD OPENING SPECIAL! We are offering a discounted fee of $35.00 + processing fee for the first 150 runners!

Age Discount Pricing:

Ages 12 and younger: the 10K Race & Jerry's Run for all Ages = $35 + processing fee

Ages 80 plus will receive a free entry

Beneficiaries:

Run for a cause! Run Medford celebrates ALL runners while giving back to the community! A portion of every race registration will be donated back to the school communities in Medford through the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation.

Join us for the third annual James Gang 5K Run/Walk fundraiser! The race will take place on Sunday, September 27th at 9:30am. It will start and finish at Burlington High School.

The James Gang is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to pursuing opportunities for inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as promoting awareness for NARS1 gene disorder.

The 5K Road Race will Feature:

• Professional chip timed results by RaceWire

• USATF Certified course

• Cider donuts

• Water stop

• FREE downloadable Finish Line photos

• Shirts for participants (must sign up prior to 9/9 to be guaranteed a

t-shirt. Shirts will be given to runners registered after 9/9 based on

availability.)

• Music at the finish line

• Prizes for top 3 male and top 3 female finishers

Pricing:

$25 - Early Bird Registration through 7/15

$35 - Regular Registration Price

$15 - Children under 14 (does not include t-shirt) NOTE: The child price is discounted during checkout, select one of the above options during registration.

Who does the race benefit and who does it honor?

Our race benefits the young girls of Cambridge. The Cambridge Girls Softball League and other girls' sports teams are the primary recipients of the funds from the race. These great organizations work on team building, athletic skills, and strengthen the connection among physical, mental and social well-being of girls. We've raised over $130,000 for girls' sports in Cambridge!

Post-Race Block Party

After the race there will a block party outside Paddy's until 7PM. Walden Street will be closed off to traffic and there will be a large beer garden, food trucks, and a DJ.

Is the race sanctioned and timed?

The 5K is USA Track and Field sanctioned and timed by RaceWire.

Parking

Parking will be available at Danehy Park.

Number Pick-up

Registration and number and shirt pick-up will be available Thursday, September 25 from 6pm - 9pm; Friday, September 26 from 4p-7p and Saturday, September 27 from 12p-4p. In addition, sign ups will be available on race morning, September 28, from 8am - 9:30am.

T Shirts

All Participants registered before September 5 will be guaranteed to receive a shirt.

Registration Fee

$40 through July 31, 2025 - includes a free gift!

$30 for ages 17 and under

$40 through September 26, 2025

$30 for ages 17 and under

$45 on Race Day - September 27, 2025

$35 on Race Day for ages 17 and under

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration ends on Wednesday, September 23 at midnight. Sign ups will be held at Paddy's Thursday, September 24 from 6pm - 9pm and Friday, September 25 from 4p-7p and Saturday, September 26 from 12p-4p. You can also sign up race day from 8:00a - 9:30a.

Join the Tufts Medical community for the second annual run/walk at Pine Banks Park in Melrose, MA to kick off breast cancer awareness month! Every year, approx 1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. At Tufts Medical Center, we are committed to providing the most innovative care to those patients facing this diagnosis. This race aims to raise awareness and show support to the patients, family and friends that have been impacted by breast cancer.