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

At a glance

Double-check key details

Run the Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay, or 5K in Paducah, KY. Your participation directly benefits the Family Service Society, supporting vital community aid.

Competitive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K in Paducah, KY, and run with a profound purpose. This event proudly supports the Family Service Society, the second oldest nonprofit in Paducah, dedicated to providing crucial assistance like food, personal care items, and emergency aid to community members. Choose your challenge from the half-marathon, relay, or 5K, knowing your participation directly contributes to helping others in significant ways.

What to expect

Choose from a Half-Marathon, Relay, or 5K distance on rolling terrain.
Packet pickup is conveniently held the day before at the Paducah Convention Center.
Awards recognize the top three overall, masters, age group, and relay team finishers.

Standout details

Supports Family Service Society nonprofit
Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K distances
Awards for top three finishers
Rolling terrain

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

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

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Timed race

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

Also in this area

Similar vibe nearby

Races nearby with a similar atmosphere.

Easier options nearby

Lower-difficulty races in the same state.

More demanding options nearby

Higher-difficulty races in the same state.