Run for Mercy
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Event overview
The Run for Mercy is a 5k road race on February 28, 2026 in Columbus, GA (31901). The event starts and finishes near Iron Bank Coffee at 12 W 11th St. The course uses Broadway, the Riverwalk, and Uptown.
Race details
Entry fees are listed as $30 for registrations through February 20 and higher fees for later registration; the price increases after February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM. To be guaranteed an event shirt, registration must be completed by February 20. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall and for first place Masters. Age-group awards are offered for male and female categories, including under-14, 15-19, and ten-year age groups up to 70+. The event benefits MercyMed and the Muscogee Rotary Club. Packet pick-up is at Big Dog Fleet Feet (12 W 11th Street) on February 27 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; late packet pick-up and on-site registration are available the race day morning. An online route map is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.