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Mercy Health Foundation Southeast is inviting the community to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary by participating in this year’s Independence Day 5K benefiting the Mercy Children’s Wellness Fund.
In honor of the date, the annual race will begin at 7:04 a.m., Saturday, July 4, at Mercy Fitness Center – HealthPoint Jackson, 410 W. Main St., Jackson. The race has been a tradition in the Jackson community for more than 25 years, and Mercy is aiming for more than 600 participants in this year’s events, which include:
- 5K Run: Runners are allowed to walk.
- 5K Walk: Walkers must walk the entire course.
- Firecracker 1-Mile: Walk or run just for fun (begins at 7:10 a.m.).
- Virtual Run/Walk: Register to run/walk wherever you choose.
All race proceeds benefit the Mercy Children’s Wellness Fund, which aims to develop the well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents and focuses on improved child health and pregnancy outcomes. To support parents, childcare will be available to participants on race day.
Registration includes entry in the race of choice, a T-shirt (if registered for one) and swag bag. There are several ways to register for the Independence Day 5K:
- Online at mercyhealthfoundation.net/July4Race
- By mail at Mercy Fitness HealthPoint
Attn: Independence Day 5K
410 W. Main St., Jackson, MO 63755 - In person at Mercy Fitness Center – HealthPoint Jackson
To be guaranteed a shirt size, participants should register by Friday, June 12. The online registration deadline is Wednesday, July 1, though participants can sign up in person through 6:30 a.m. on race day.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for this time-honored race. For more information on sponsorships and race details, please visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/July4Race or call 573-755-2301.
