Thu, Aug 13, 2026

45th Annual Red Broderick Road Race

Lynn, MA

Registration open45th annual

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 12, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 45th Annual Red Broderick Road Race

The course winds through the streets of Lynn, a road race with no trail surprises. It is flat enough to run hard, and the route stays within the neighborhood the whole way. Teams and individuals enter, and the finish draws a crowd waiting for awards. It runs like something the city has owned for a long time.

Pizza and drinks are out after the finish for everyone who ran. Awards are announced once the results come in, so there is a reason to stick around rather than drift off to your car.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

72finishers

17:37winner

28:10median

49:59cutoff

Top 3: ALEC ASH (17:37) · Riley Young (18:18) · Mike Paulin (18:55)

The 45th Annual Red Broderick Road Race is in its 45th year.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K8/13/2026 17:30$30

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Common Questions About the 45th Annual Red Broderick Road Race

Will I finish last at the 45th Annual Red Broderick Road Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 28:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 49:59, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 45th Annual Red Broderick Road Race a good first 5K?

It is a small race (72 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 45th Annual Red Broderick Road Race?

The 5K winner ran 17:37 while the median finisher took 28:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.