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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Fun Run/Walk - Untimed | Kids | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 15, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:34 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 330 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest, NC 27587
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
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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)