Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run
Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Wake Forest, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 Clinic’s mission to provide free medical care to those in need (www.mercyhealthnw.org/partner/). Whether you’re 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.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Falls Lake, 6 mi from the venue.
About Wake Forest, NC
Population
51,199
as of 2023
City Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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45
Days to train
- Race
- Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run
Oct 31, 2026