3rd Annual Medford Fit for Life Run/Walk Sunday

Event Held in Memory of Officer Pat Fahey

The third annual Medford Fit for Life Road Race and Walk will be held on Sunday, September 20, in honor of Medford DARE Officer Patrick Fahey.

The race starts at 10AM and will begin and end at Medford High School. Participants are invited to walk or run a 5K route or walk a 1.2 mile route through West Medford.

All proceeds of the event will be donated in loving memory of Officer Fahey.

Officer Fahey served on the Medford Park Police and Special Police before being appointed to the Medford Police Department in 1997. Officer Fahey received the DARE “Officer of the Year” award in 2005.

The race is organized by School Committee member Ann Marie Cugno, City Councilor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, and Medford Public Schools staff Kristin Howell, Jack Dempsey, and Allison Goldsberry.

Several local sponsors are providing prizes and refreshments, including Modell’s Sporting Goods, Raso’s Grille and Pizzeria, and John Brewer’s Tavern. The event is also held in cooperation with Linda Fahey, Medford High School, Athletic Director Bob Maloney, Medford Department of Public Works, Medford Police, and Medford Fire.

For more information, to register to walk or run, or to sign up to volunteer, contact MedfordFitForLife@yahoo.com. Registration forms can also be downloaded by clicking here. Participants can also register before 10AM on race day. Late registration is $18, while pre-registration is $15. Children under 6 are free and children 6-12 years of age are $6.