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

Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location: Paducah, KY; 301 S. 5th St, 42001
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

6 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 7:00 AM CDT · From $39.12
Opens Nov 27, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM CST
13.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 7:00 AM CDT · From $65.86
Opens Nov 27, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM CST
13.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 7:00 AM CDT · From $60.51
Opens Nov 27, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM CST

+ 3 more options

13.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 7:00 AM CDT · From $60.51
Opens Nov 27, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM CST
Virtual Half Marathon
Sat, May 9, 12:00 AM CDT · From $65.86
Opens Nov 27, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT
Virtual 5K
Sat, May 9, 12:00 AM CDT · From $39.12
Opens Nov 27, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT

The course

Difficulty

Steady Effort

longer distance

half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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 Convention Center to grab your shirt and runner bag. The address for the Paducah Convention Center is 415 Park St, Paducah, KY 42001.

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

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