Run Medford celebrates its fourth annual event with fundraising and finisher milestones

September 30, 2025

The signature event for the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation returned to McGillivray’s hometown

MEDFORD, Mass. (September 30, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Over 1000 people took part in Run Medford on Sept. 26 and 27. Produced by DMSE Sports and a fundraiser for the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, the race donated $8,000 in funds to causes benefiting local parent-teacher organizations in Medford. The two-day event featured kids’ races, a 5K run, a five-mile run, and a 2-mile walk. All results are available online now.

“It’s been forty-seven years since I arrived back in my hometown of Medford after completing a run across the entire U.S., and it’s still a thrill to run through these streets full of memories,” said McGillivray. “I’m proud of the community I grew up in, and using a road race to highlight it is just one way I can show my gratitude! This race gives back in so many ways, and I thank the City for its support of this celebration of fitness, fun and athletic achievement.”

In the Mayor’s Celebrity Mile, Malachi Raymond of the Boston Glory took the title in the men’s division, finishing in 6:11. The women’s field was championed by two-time World Marathon Challenge winner Becca Pizzi, who was the overall top finisher with a time of 6:05. Other notable participants included former Boston Bruin Zdeno Chara and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn.

In the other events, these runners took first place, many of them being residents of Medford:

• Men’s 5-mile: Will Faden with a time of 27:05
• Women’s 5-mile: Samantha Arak with a time of 31:12
• Men’s 5K: Kyle Taylor with a time of 16:34
• Women’s 5K: Siena Fauci with a time of 17:36
• 5-Mile Wheelchair: Mary MacDonald with a time of 45:06
• Men’s Paramile: Ryan Horrigan with a time of 8:04
• Women’s Paramile: Mary MacDonald with a time of 7:26
• Girls’ High School Mile: Emma Beardsley with a time of 5:35
• Boys’ High School Mile: Adam Lewis with a time of 5:05

The multi-day celebration of community, running, and the City of Medford highlights founder and race director Dave McGillivray’s connection, legacy, and community service with his hometown.

All participants received Medford-themed swag including finisher medals and t-shirts featuring the blue Mustang mascot of Medford High School. Finishers also received copies of McGillivray’s book “Running Across America, A True Story of Dreams, Determination and Heading for Home” – which tells the tale of his Medford, Ore. to Medford, Mass. run across the nation.

For more information on Run Medford, visit www.RunMedford.com and follow the race on Instagram and Facebook.

For more information on DMSE Sports, visit www.DMSEsports.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT DMSE SPORTS

DMSE Sports is a full-service event-management organization, providing a full range of event and race production, management, and consulting services to support events of all sizes. Dave McGillivray and his team at DMSE Sports are responsible for the technical and logistical aspects of more than 30 races and walks per year. From overseeing organizing committees to working with local officials and handling registration, credentialing, lead vehicles, and course setup, DMSE Sports does it all. The firm has produced more than 1,600 events since opening its doors in 1981 and serves clients throughout the United States. For more information on DMSE Sports, visit www.DMSEsports.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

ABOUT THE DAVE MCGILLIVRAY FINISH STRONG FOUNDATION

The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation seeks to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem through running, reading, and performing acts of kindness. Their vision is rooted in a belief that discovering a passion for physical activity, reading, and acts of kindness at a young age gives individuals self-confidence and self-respect, which empowers them to move forward—one step at a time. For over eighteen years, the foundation has remained committed to preparing individuals for future success and building vibrant communities. For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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