Mercy Race for the Future
About this race
Race for the Future is Mercy Health Services’ inaugural 5K and 1-mile walk, created to help fuel the Mercy Forever 150th Anniversary Campaign and the We Are 150 employee engagement initiative. The Mercy Forever campaign celebrates 150 years of compassionate care while investing in the next generation of healing services for our community.
Taking place at the Maryland Zoo, this community-wide event brings together patients, caregivers, employees, corporate partners, families, and friends to move with purpose, honoring Mercy’s legacy and ensuring that the mission of Mercy lives on forever.
Proceeds from the Race for the Future will support critical programs and initiatives that expand access to care, advance medical innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Every step taken represents a commitment to Mercy’s mission: to heal, to comfort, and to serve those who need us most.
For those who cannot join us in person, we invite you to participate virtually and share in the magic of race day from your own backyard!
Whether you are running the 5K, walking the one-mile course, or participating virtually, the Race for the Future is an invitation to be part of something bigger — a celebration of service, partnership, and 150 years of impact in Baltimore and beyond.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Every finisher earns a race medal and t-shirt! Registration fees are used to cover event costs, so we can deliver a great experience for everyone.
Walking
1 Mile Walk
Every finisher earns a race medal and t-shirt! Registration fees are used to cover event costs, so we can deliver a great experience for everyone.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Baltimore yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 8:34 PM local time (EDT) in Baltimore on June 14, 2026 — 14h 55m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Mercy Race for the Future
5K Run/Walk · 588 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casey Comber | 16:15 | 5:14 /mi |
| 2 | Noah Petroski | 19:15 | 6:12 /mi |
| 3 | Conor Sullivan | 19:23 | 6:14 /mi |
| 4 | Ryan O'Doherty | 20:59 | 6:45 /mi |
| 5 | Heath O'Doherty | 21:16 | 6:51 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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