Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College
Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Merced, CA.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (95 days to go)
- Location
- 3600 M Street, Merced, CA
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th at MERCED COLLEGE
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 America’s 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 year’s Run for the Fallen and Field of Honor events. On Sunday, November 8th, the FREE 5KRun/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!
Events
Weather
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
68°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Merced, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Merced, CA
City Elevation
165 ft
Nearest Airport
MCE
Merced Regional Macready Field · 2 mi
Major Hub
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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- Race
- Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- 3600 M Street, Merced, CA
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Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College
Nov 8, 2026