Sweat, Play, and Win in the Mercer Health 5K Challenge Series for Children of All Ages

In 2024, children aged 14 and under will have the chance to participate in the Mercer Health 5K Challenge series for free. This is a great opportunity for young runners to get involved in a fun and engaging physical activity while also forming lasting friendships.

To make it even more exciting, bundle registration is now available for all seven events at a discounted price of $90. This allows participants to enter all seven races for the price of six. Online registration is now open for both bundle and individual 5K races.

Each event will have its own theme to keep things interesting. Some of the themes include Zuma Days – Hawaiian/Luau, Country Fest – Pool Party, Redskin Classic – Patriotic, Shanes Crossing – Christmas in July, St. Clair – Neon Florescent, Lake Festival – Super Heroes, and Buzzard’s Glory – The Olympics.

By participating in at least five of the seven Challenge events, runners can earn a Mercer Health 5K Challenge running tech shirt and be eligible for year-end age group awards. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking to get more active, the Challenge series welcomes all participants. Parents are especially encouraged to take advantage of the “Kids 14 and under running for free” promotion and motivate their children to join in on the fun. To pre-register for all seven events by June 15th, visit www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com where you can find more information, entry forms, and race results.