2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K
Race Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Paducah, KY
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
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7115 years running
~662 finishers a year
growing or steady
38% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 11 states
winner 1:16:48
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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