Roots of Mercer 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
About this race
Join us for this inaugural race highlighting the resources, historical sites and community that make Mercer County special!
Saturday, July 11th at 8:30 AM at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
The Roots of Mercer 5K & Fun Run brings together runners, families, and local businesses for a day of connection and pride in our community. Hosted at the beautiful Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, this event celebrates what makes Mercer County so special. Run, Walk, and Fun Run participants will experience the beauty of Kentucky's Bluegrass region while supporting a mission focused on preserving and strengthening our community for future generations. From rolling farmland and equestrian properties to historic sites and wildlife, Roots of Mercer 5K & Fun Run exists to showcase the heart of Mercer County.
In addition to the race, attendees will have the opportunity to explore community vendor booths featuring local small businesses, preservation organizations, community groups, and educational resources that share a passion for celebrating the beauty of Kentucky. All proceeds from this event will support the work of We Are Mercer County, a community organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening our local resources, agriculture, and future.
RACE FEATURES
- Scenic course on the historic grounds of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
- Commemorative unisex sized race T-shirts (Adult sizes S-3XL)
- 5K Run/Walk (adults) & 1 Mile Fun Run (kids 14 and under)
- Fastest Kid in Town Award (1 Mile Fun Run)
- Overall & Age Group Awards (5K Run/Walk)
- Team Registration to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team)
- Convenient race morning packet pickup at Shaker Village
- Community Booths highlighting small businesses, preservation, and education (Open 8-10:30 AM)
5K PRICING - $25 (through 6/3/26), $35 (6/4-18/26), $40 (6/19-7/11/26)
1 MILE FUN RUN PRICING - $15 (through 6/3/26), $20 (6/4-18/26), $25 (6/19-7/11/26)
ROUTE MAPS - See visual below
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - If you or your business are interested in becoming a race sponsor, please email Kyleigh Gibson at krgibson23@gmail.com
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
A chip timed 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk through historic Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Surface is a mix of paved roadways and packed gravel. Awards presented for top finishers. T-shirt included with registration (while supplies last).
1 Mile Fun Run (Fastest Kid in Town)
A 1-mile fun run for kids 14 and under. Participants can run or walk, and parents are welcomed to join with your little ones. We will award a "Fastest Kid in Town" award to the top finishing child in the race. This race will not be officially timed. T-shirt included with registration (while supplies last).
Race Volunteer
We need 6-8 enthusiastic volunteers to work a 3-hour shift on race day (7-10am) to make our race great. Duties/jobs include packet pickup/check-in, parking, course marshal, water stop, food/drink and awards. Volunteers earn a race tshirt by working a full shift.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Harrodsburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 9:02 PM local time (EDT) in Harrodsburg on July 11, 2026 — 14h 35m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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2026 results — Roots of Mercer 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
5K Run/Walk · 123 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conall McNally | 15:52 | 5:06 /mi |
| 2 | Brandon Weldon | 18:48 | 6:03 /mi |
| 3 | Allison Weldon | 20:41 | 6:39 /mi |
| 4 | Evan Harlow | 21:12 | 6:49 /mi |
| 5 | Tristan Compton | 21:23 | 6:53 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Harrodsburg
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- Harrodsburg 5K Races 6 races
- Harrodsburg Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Harrodsburg events
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