Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Price $28.00 - $38.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Mercy Health 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at E. Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest! This exciting community event is perfect for runners, walkers, and families of all ages, all while supporting a great cause—expanding access to quality healthcare for those in need through the Mercy Health Clinic. Participants can choose between an exhilarating timed 5K race or a family-friendly 1-mile fun run, making it a perfect day for everyone to get involved.
Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit! Enjoy the thrill of competition and the satisfaction of knowing that your participation directly benefits local healthcare initiatives. Registration is open now, with fees varying depending on when you sign up, and all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt if registered by October 15. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top runners in each age group. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in Wake Forest—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a cause!
Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit! Enjoy the thrill of competition and the satisfaction of knowing that your participation directly benefits local healthcare initiatives. Registration is open now, with fees varying depending on when you sign up, and all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt if registered by October 15. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top runners in each age group. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in Wake Forest—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a cause!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the first annual MERCY HEALTH 5K & FUN RUN at E. Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest, benefiting Mercy Health Clinic. This community event brings together runners, walkers, and families of all ages to help expand access to quality healthcare for neighbors in need.
Participants can choose between a timed 5k or a family-friendly 1-mile fun run.
Proceeds directly support Mercy Health Clinics mission to provide free medical care to those in need (www.mercyhealthnw.org/partner/ [https://www.mercyhealthnw.org/partner/]). Whether youre running for a personal best or simply showing up in support, every step helps make care more accessible in Wake Forest.
REGISTRATION:
5K
* $30 (through July 31)
* $35 (August 1 - October 14)
* $40 (October 15 - October 29)
* $45 (October 30 - October 31)
FUN RUN
* $20 (through July 31)
* $25 (August 1 - October 14)
* $30 (October 15 - October 29)
* $35 (October 30 - October 31)
PACKET PICK-UP/ DAY OF REGISTRATION
Packet pick-up will be Friday, October 30 from 4pm-8pm at North Wake Church (1212 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587) and before the race at Joyner Park from 7am-9am.
Registration will be accepted on the day of the event at Joyner Park.
AWARDS:
* Top Overall Male and Female
* Top Male and Female in each age group: 10 and under, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+
GIVEAWAY:
T-shirt will be included with registration fee. Those registered before OCTOBER 15 will receive a t-shirt.
*For the safety of all participants and due to liability insurance requirements, dogs and other pets are not permitted at this event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Participants can choose between a timed 5k or a family-friendly 1-mile fun run.
Proceeds directly support Mercy Health Clinics mission to provide free medical care to those in need (www.mercyhealthnw.org/partner/ [https://www.mercyhealthnw.org/partner/]). Whether youre running for a personal best or simply showing up in support, every step helps make care more accessible in Wake Forest.
REGISTRATION:
5K
* $30 (through July 31)
* $35 (August 1 - October 14)
* $40 (October 15 - October 29)
* $45 (October 30 - October 31)
FUN RUN
* $20 (through July 31)
* $25 (August 1 - October 14)
* $30 (October 15 - October 29)
* $35 (October 30 - October 31)
PACKET PICK-UP/ DAY OF REGISTRATION
Packet pick-up will be Friday, October 30 from 4pm-8pm at North Wake Church (1212 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587) and before the race at Joyner Park from 7am-9am.
Registration will be accepted on the day of the event at Joyner Park.
AWARDS:
* Top Overall Male and Female
* Top Male and Female in each age group: 10 and under, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+
GIVEAWAY:
T-shirt will be included with registration fee. Those registered before OCTOBER 15 will receive a t-shirt.
*For the safety of all participants and due to liability insurance requirements, dogs and other pets are not permitted at this event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Location
E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, 27587, NC, United States
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