Run for Mercy
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Run for Mercy 5k
Run for Mercy is a 5 kilometer road race held in Columbus, Georgia on February 28, 2026. The event starts from the area of Iron Bank Coffee and follows a course that passes Broadway, the Riverwalk and Uptown. The listed meeting address is 12 W 11th St, Columbus, GA 31901.
The event raises funds for MercyMed and Rotary. Entry fees differ by date: registration is $30 through February 20 and $40 on February 28. To be guaranteed an event shirt, registration must be completed by February 20.
Awards are given for the top three overall finishers, a masters winner, and for age-group placings. Age-group categories include under 14, 15 to 19, and then 10-year age bands up to 70 and over, with separate male and female awards in those categories.
Packet pick up is available at Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street on the day before the race, with additional packet pick up and on-site registration the morning of the event. The course description and route are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
