Run For A Vet
About this race
What a great way to start any 4th of July by supporting northern Wisconsin area veterans or veteran organizations AND getting outside for a walk or run! This event really checks the boxes for an outdoor 5K run or 1-mile fun run/walk in the north woods. Join us for this morning's adventure. So, get let's gather with your friends and family! Have some fun! Get your smile on! Revel in gratitude!
Events take place at the MECCA trail system in Mercer, Wisconsin.
Pick your distance
Trail running
5K Run (In Person)
The 5K race is a mass start which begins on asphalt and quickly moves to a dirt road / trail. The trail has topography. Awards are given to: - Top Male / Female - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male / Female Age Groups <=9, 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Race entry rate for Children (10 and younger) is applied during check out. Annual T-shirts can be ordered from Race Merchandise tab and are not included as part of the race swag. T-SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE is THURSDAY, JUNE 18. Race times will be posted as soon as possible on the Performance Timing LLC website (performancetiming.com). Awards or medals will be given about 8:45 a.m. The racecourse may be relocated if the trail is deemed unfit by the racecourse director.
Running
1 Mile Fun Walk (In Person)
The 1-mile fun run/walk is ideal for any age. This is a great event to participate with family and friends. The event starts on pavement and quickly moves to a relatively flat dirt road / trail. Race entry rate for Children (10 and younger) is applied during check out. The fun run/walk participants start immediately after the 5K race start. T-shirts can be ordered from Race Merchandise tab and are not included as part of the race swag. Pre-ordered T-shirts will be received when you pick up your bib. T-SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, JUNE 18. The racecourse may be relocated if the trail is deemed unfit by the racecourse director.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mercer, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:14 AM and sets at 8:54 PM local time (CDT) in Mercer on July 4, 2026 — 15h 39m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Mercer
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- Mercer 5K Races 2 races
- Mercer Running Calendar 2026 2 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, 3 Mercer events
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