Events
Children’s races, games and rides
About This Event
The 28th Annual Jimmy Kennedy Memorial Run for ALS, (The Squirrel Run XXVI), includes a 5K run, 5k fitness walk and family fun day which will be held on Saturday, June 6th 2026 at Pageant Field, Merrymount Parkway in Quincy. Proceeds from the Squirrel Run will benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Jimmy Kennedy lost his courageous battle with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in 1997 at the age of 31. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the 5k run and a 5k walk that begins with registration at 8 a.m. The 5k run at 10 a.m followed by the 5k fitness walk at 10:00 a.m. Children’s events begin at 11 a.m. ontent.
Registration
The registration for the 5k and 5k fitness walk will be $40 before June 1, 2025 and $45 after that date. The first 150 online registrations will receive a free goodie bag and all registrants will get a souvenir t-shirt. Break Rock Brewing Co. will also be on site from 11AM-1PM offering free samples as well as selling cans for post run refreshment!. Numbers will not be mailed prior to the race. We do accept same day registration.
Children’s races, games and rides will be held from 10am – 12pm. The registration fee will be $15 per child.
Bib Pickup
Early bib pick up will be announced as we get closer to the event. Otherwise, bib pick up will start on race day morning starting at 8:00 AMd ready for your content.
Awards
Awards
- Top Male & Female
- Top 3 Male & Female High School
- Top 3 Male & Female Middle School
- Top 3 in Age Group for Male & Female19-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80+
Race Location
1 Merrymount Parkway
Quincy, MA 02169 US
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Additional Information
For additional registration information, or for further information please email:
- Louis Tozzi at: lp.tozz@gmail.com or 617-947-1031
- Rich (Ratt) Kennedy at: tytaylin@aol.com
