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2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

Race Date

May 9, 2026

Location

Paducah, KY

Standout71

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Location
Paducah, Kentucky
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 5K
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
6,420

The Experience

HELP US HELP OTHERS

This race benefits Family Service Society, the 2nd oldest nonprofit organization in Paducah, KY. We provide food, personal care items, clothing, emergency dental help, eyeglasses, rent and utility assistance and help with prescription medications. 

PACKET PICK UP

Join us for packet pick up on Friday, May 8th. Drop in anytime between 10am and 6pm at the Paducah Expo Center to grab your shirt and runner bag. The address for the Paducah Expo Center is 415 Park St, Paducah, KY 42001.

To guarantee your race shirt size, please register by 11:00 AM on 4/28.

RACE DAY

Meet us at the starting line located at the intersection of 6th and Clark Street near the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. The address for the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza is 301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY 42003.

AWARD CATEGORIES

(Top Three) Overall Male & Female Overall Master Male & Female Top Male & Female Age Group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Top Male, Female & Coed Relay Team Top 5K Male & Female

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY, 42001

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles13.1 MilesVirtual Half MarathonVirtual 5K

Quality Score

Standout71
Methodology
Heritage20/20

15 years running

Size14/15

~662 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

38% returning runners

Course & details3/15

5 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 11 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:16:48

Weather0/10

typical high 76°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

58°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 6,420 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

6,420

Median time

2:17:32

Latest turnout

369

States

36

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:154:25

Turnout by year

20182026

'18'19'21'22'23'24'25'26
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K?

The 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K is held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.

Where does the 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K take place?

It takes place in Paducah, Kentucky.

What distances does the 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 5K.

Is the 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K?

HalfRuns has finish records for 6,420 runners who have completed the 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K.

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