Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Merced, California
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Run for the Fallen 10K and 5K event taking place on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, at Merced College in Merced, California! This uplifting event honors the brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The day will kick off with a delightful 400m Kids Fun Run starting at 8:20 AM, where every little runner will receive a finisher's medal, making it a perfect family outing. The main running events, the 5K and 10K, will commence at 9:00 AM, held rain or shine, with participants receiving chip-timing for accurate results.
As part of a larger tribute to honor our fallen heroes, this event is not just about running; it’s about coming together as a community to pay respects and celebrate their legacy. With age-group awards for both male and female participants, and commemorative t-shirts available for purchase, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss the poignant ceremony at 8:45 AM, where we will honor our local fallen heroes. Registration will be open on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, so gather your friends and family and be part of this
As part of a larger tribute to honor our fallen heroes, this event is not just about running; it’s about coming together as a community to pay respects and celebrate their legacy. With age-group awards for both male and female participants, and commemorative t-shirts available for purchase, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss the poignant ceremony at 8:45 AM, where we will honor our local fallen heroes. Registration will be open on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, so gather your friends and family and be part of this
Organiser's Description
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT MERCED COLLEGE
400M KIDS RACE IS BACK THIS YEAR! STARTS AT 8:20AM.
OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN AT 8:30AM. 5K/10K 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 8th.
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 8th, the running events start at 8:20AM with the KIDS 400M FUN RUN. All kids get a finisher's medal! The 5K RUN/WALK & 10K RUN WILL START AT 9AM. The start and finish will take place near the main lawn where the Field of Honor is located at Merced College near M St./Yosemite Ave. All participants will be chip-timed and eligible to receive a 1st, 2nd, 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 5K/10K at 9am. YOU MAY REGISTER 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.
Stay safe and we hope you will join us. See you at the race!
400M KIDS RACE IS BACK THIS YEAR! STARTS AT 8:20AM.
OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN AT 8:30AM. 5K/10K 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 8th.
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 8th, the running events start at 8:20AM with the KIDS 400M FUN RUN. All kids get a finisher's medal! The 5K RUN/WALK & 10K RUN WILL START AT 9AM. The start and finish will take place near the main lawn where the Field of Honor is located at Merced College near M St./Yosemite Ave. All participants will be chip-timed and eligible to receive a 1st, 2nd, 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 5K/10K at 9am. YOU MAY REGISTER 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.
Stay safe and we hope you will join us. See you at the race!
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