The Irish Cultural Centre's 5K Road Race + Fitness Walk Takes Place Sunday, September 11 in Canton

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The Irish Cultural Centre’s Tenth Annual ICC 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk takes place on Sunday September 11 at 11:30 a.m. on the beautiful 46-acre Centre, located off of Route 138 in Canton, MA

This event is open to athletes of all abilities. Wheelchairs are welcome, and walkers are also encouraged to attend. The course is flat, and begins and ends on the grounds of the Centre.   Sign up here.

A free Kids Run beings at 10:45 a.m. prior to the 5K.


Awards are given across various age divisions--five youth divisions and 10-year adult age groups through 80+, plus a unique category of top three stroller runners as well as top three wheelchairs.

Race day registration is $40.00. For more information, visit irishculture.org or email mdooher@irishculture.org

The event is also a celebration of  "Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” with Irish dancers and live Irish music.

For year-round info on Irish activities in Massachusetts & New England, visit IrishMassachusetts.com.

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