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Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College

  • Date Sun 10th November 2024
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Merced, California
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting Run for the Fallen 10K and 5K event at Merced College on Sunday, November 10th, 2024! This special day kicks off with opening ceremonies at 8:45 AM, honoring our local fallen heroes, followed by the race starting at 9:00 AM, rain or shine. Participants of all ages are invited to run or walk in this meaningful tribute, which has seen over 50,000 participants and 200,000 miles collectively run in remembrance of those who served. The race features chip-timed 5K and 10K distances, with medals awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in various age groups, ensuring friendly competition and community spirit.

The event takes place at the picturesque Merced College, located at the intersection of M St. and Yosemite Ave., where you can also purchase commemorative t-shirts to support the Merced Field of Honor. Registration is available on-site from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, and pre-registered participants can pick up their bibs during that time. Donโ€™t miss this fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, honor our heroes, and enjoy a day of fitness

Organiser's Description

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH AT MERCED COLLEGE

OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN AT 8:45AM. RACE STARTS AT 9:00AM RAIN OR SHINE.



On Flag Day, June 14, 2008, a dedicated team of runners participated in the first Run for the Fallen and ran 4100 miles across America from Fort Irwin, CA to Arlington National Cemetery, one mile for every Soldier, Sailor, Airmen, and Marine killed since the War on Terror began. In 2018 on its tenth anniversary Honor and Remember expanded the initial run by creating Americas Run for the Fallen, the most comprehensive fallen veteran tribute to date. April 7th - August 5th, covering 6,000 miles over 120 days through 19 states honoring over 20,000 service members.

Each year since the first run across America, runners from around the world have joined Run for the Fallen in remembering our fallen. Over 50,000+ participants and over 200,000+ miles have been collectively run in remembrance of those heroes, organized in over 26 states. Help us keep the memory of our local fallen heroes alive by joining us at Merced College on Sunday, November 10th.

The MERCED SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to this years Run for the Fallen and Field of Honor events. On Sunday, November 10th, the FREE 5KRUN/WALK & 10K RUN will start at 9am. The start and finish will take place near the main lawn at Merced College at M St./Yosemite Ave. All participants will be chip-timed and eligible to receive a 1st Place, 2nd Place, or 3rd Place medal in all male and female Age-groups. Those Age-groups are: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD FOR $25 ON RACE DAY AND ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, WITH ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE MERCED FIELD OF HONOR. We thank you for your support, in advance.

All participants are invited to attend a short ceremony at 8:45am where our local fallen heroes will be honored. That will be followed by the start of the race at 9am. You may register on-site on race day from 7:00am to 8:30am. All those that pre-register must pick up their bibs between 7:00am-8:30am. To view the course map, click on the link below. ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AT 6:00PM

Stay safe and we hope you will join us. See you at the race!

Races

  • FREE 5K Run/Walk (No T-Shirt)

    Sun 10th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    FREE event does NOT include t-shirt.
  • FREE 10K Run (No T-Shirt)

    Sun 10th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    FREE event does NOT include t-shirt.

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Location

3600 M Street, Merced, 95348, CA, United States

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