The Rás na hÉireann USA 5Km is getting back to its Irish Pub roots in 2025.

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The "Noel Robinson Sporting Paddy Gaelic Cup" will be awarded to the fastest Irish Pub Team consisting of a minimum of 3 runners either woman or man - top three on a team score.

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Pictured is the 2003 winning Irish Pub team "Nash's Pub". Nash's Pub ruled in 2003 (l to r) Noel Robinson, Joe Robinson, Eoin Higgins & Richie Cowan....Joe, Eoin & Richie flew over from Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland to race the very first Rás na hÉireann USA 5Km in 2003.

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The very first Irish Pub to win this most prestigious running award was Nash's Pub in South Boston, Massachusetts back in 2003.

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Only Irish Pubs or your favorite pub are eligible –please do not submit a running club or fun team name at registration.

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Additionally, there will be unique engraved medals awarded to the first, second & third woman & man in the following divisions:

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• 14 & under

• 15-17

• 18-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70 -79

• 80-89

• Louise Rossetti 90+

• Larry Cole 90+

• Filly open & Masters (140 lbs & over)

• Clydesdale Open & Masters:

• 190-210 lbs

• 211-225 lbs

• 226 lbs & over

• Clydesdale Senior Masters (190 lbs & over)
   

All Finishers will receive a colorful finisher medal - look for the kids of the Somerville High School Soccer Team passing out.