2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

Race Date

May 9, 2026

Location

Paducah, KY

The Experience

HELP US HELP OTHERS

This race benefits Family Service Society, the 2nd oldest nonprofit organization in Paducah, KY. We provide food, personal care items, clothing, emergency dental help, eyeglasses, rent and utility assistance and help with prescription medications.

PACKET PICK UP

Join us for packet pick up on Friday, May 8th. Drop in anytime between 10am and 6pm at the Paducah Convention Center to grab your shirt and runner bag. The address for the Paducah Convention Center is 415 Park St, Paducah, KY 42001.

RACE DAY

Meet us at the starting line located at the intersection of 6th and Clark Street near the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. The address for the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza is 301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY 42003.

AWARD CATEGORIES

(Top Three) Overall Male & Female Overall Master Male & Female Top Male & Female Age Group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Top Male, Female & Coed Relay Team Top 5K Male & Female

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY, 42001

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.07 m

Separation

1.1%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles13.1 MilesVirtual Half MarathonVirtual 5K

USATF Certified Course

KY22005DJR · Expires 2032 · Legion Memorial Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:07:51

9:46/mi

Winning Time

1:12:30

5:32/mi

Finishers (2025)

331

States Represented

14 / 50

Gender Split

61% Female39% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:104:25

FASTER 25%

1:51:48

MEDIAN

2:07:51

SLOWER 25%

2:29:04

Average runner age: 38

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

58°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

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