Run for Mercy 5k
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About the Race
Where : Iron Bank Coffee Date: February 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM Course : Broadway, Riverwalk, Uptown Online Map Cost : $30 thru Feb. 20th; $40 on Feb. 28nd To be guaranteed an event shirt must be registered by Feb 20th! Awards : 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall: 1st Masters: under 14,15-19,10 year age groups up to 70+: Male & Female in all categories Benefits : MercyMed & Rotary Packet Pick Up: At Big Dog Fleet Feet (12 W 11th Street) February 27th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM / Late Packet Pick-Up and Registra...
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Common questions
How hard is the Run for Mercy 5k 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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