5K runners and walkers have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete their distance.

Yes if they bring 2 things with them. A copy of your ID (this can be a photo on their phone) and the waiver, signed by you, printed on a piece of paper. 

Download and print the waiver here 

Check the email you receive the week of the event and/or the event home page and/or our social media feeds for the most up to date information. Don't trust the information in your confirmation email, sometimes things change.

Pick up will be the day before the event, at El Rodeo School, the same location as the event.

Same-day race registration is available but the price goes up if you wait. Payment can be made via cash in person or with a credit card on the event page on RunSignUp from your phone up until the race starts.

Yes, you may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.

Every participant will proudly claim a finisher's medal and commemorative event shirt

There will be food and beverages available at the finish line and at an aid station on the course and free downloadable photos from a professional photographer on our website within 24 hours of the end of the event. 

Please go to https://requestmyrefund.com/regshield/refund to file a claim and request a refund. Insurance is handled by a third party and the event management team is not able to file your claim for you or impact the decision on your claim. You must purchase insurance during registration. Insurance will come as part of a second confirmation email, it will not be noted on the event confirmation email.

If you would like to defer to the following year, you must do so at least 10 days before the event.

There are no transfers 

Yes, there will be water and electrolyte drinks at the finish along with bananas, protein bars and other goodies.

All events are timed using gun time, which means the clock starts when the horn sounds and your time is recorded as you cross the finish line. Therefore, it is essential to wear your bib on the front of your body at all times so that the timers can see your number.
 
We manually record your times as you cross the finish line. Your time will be posted to the event website within 3 hours of the conclusion of the event.

There will be a lot of walkers, often half the participants are walking. We welcome and celebrate all participants at every pace.

There are awards in 6 age groups

17 & under

18 -29

30-45

46-60

61-70

71-110

Rain or shine, our event is on.
 
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." So, lace up your shoes, rain or shine, and let’s make this event a splash!

Absolutely! We love volunteers! As a thank you, you'll enjoy delicious snacks and be part of the action and excitement of working a race, and earn a free entry into any upcoming Mercury Events Run of your choice.

Although there is no "standard" age at which a runner should get involved in the sport of running, we recommend runners be at least 6 years old for the 5K. Ultimately, it is up to each parent or guardian to adjust our recommended age, higher or lower, depending upon their dependent's ability to participate in our event. You know your children, we trust your judgement and that of the medical professionals you consult.

Absolutely! We get A LOT of first timers at our events. 

We do discounts for teams of 10 or more and for youth groups of various sizes. Contact us if you have a large group.

The event starts and ends on school grounds and the school district does not allow dogs on their campuses.