Run for a Vet - Mercer, WI

Run For A Vet - Mercer, WI

Run For A Vet is a community running and walking event at the MECCA Trails in Mercer, Wisconsin on July 4, 2026. The event offers a trail 5K and a 1 mile fun walk, and proceeds support northern Wisconsin area veterans or veteran organizations. The racecourse begins on pavement and moves quickly onto dirt roads and trails; the 5K course includes noticeable topography. The course may be relocated if the trail is deemed unfit by the racecourse director.

The 5K is a mass start and includes awards for overall top male and female, plus 1st through 3rd place male and female in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. Race results are posted by Performance Timing LLC. Annual T-shirts are available for separate purchase and are not included with registration; the T-shirt order deadline is Thursday, June 18. A reduced race entry rate for children 10 and younger is applied during checkout. Registration opens May 5, 2026 and closes June 11, 2026, with a stated registration fee of $20 for standard entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 5K Run - mass start, begins on pavement then moves to dirt trail with topography.
• 1 Mile Fun Walk - starts on pavement then a relatively flat dirt road or trail, open to all ages.