Run for the Fallen 10K
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Event information
The Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College takes place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Merced College, 3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk : free, no t-shirt
- 10K Run : free, no t-shirt
A course map is provided by the organizer. Online registration closes Friday, November 7, 2025; on-site registration is available on race day.
Additional details
The event is organized by the Merced Sunrise Rotary Club and is held near the main lawn where the Merced Field of Honor is located at M Street and Yosemite Avenue. All participants are chip-timed and are eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals in male and female age groups. Age groups are: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Commemorative t-shirts will be sold on race day for $25, with proceeds donated to the Merced Field of Honor.
This local event is part of the broader Run for the Fallen effort, which began in 2008 and expanded in 2018 to a national series honoring fallen service members. The broader program has recorded over 50,000 participants and more than 200,000 miles across more than 26 states. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.