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Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run 2026

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $40 on Oct 15, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K5KOct 31, 20269:00 AM$35$40 after Oct 15, 2026–
Fun Run/Walk - UntimedKidsOct 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.

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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 15, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K: $35 until Oct 14, then $40 until Oct 29, then $45 until Oct 31.
  • Fun Run/Walk - Untimed: $25 until Oct 14, then $30 until Oct 29, then $35 until Oct 31.

Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Event Timed by Run The East, LLC

This event is timed by Run the East! With professional race timing services and a focus on delivering accurate results,. we’re here to make your race day seamless and enjoyable. Learn more at runtheeast.com.

Course

Course Map

Course Map, from the Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run page
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Race details

Where
E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest, NC 27587Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 330 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Oct 31, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 15, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?
5K, Kids.
Where does it start?
E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

From the organizers

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)

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