
From the Organizer
Mercy Healthpoint Independence Day 5k Online Registration stops July 2 at 12pm but you can sign up at Healthpoint Jackson Through Race day
5k Run
5k Walk
one mile fun run/walk
7:04 am Start Time
Events
Weather
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
90°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
15,532
as of 2023
Elevation
493 ft
Nearest Airport
CGI
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 102 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mercy Southeast Health point 5k Run / Walk and one mile fun run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mercy Southeast Health point 5k Run / Walk and one mile fun run
Jul 4, 2026