The Mercy Run 2026

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!

A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

• Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off

• Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

St. Catherine's Autumnfest

Join us for the Annual St. Catherine's Autumnfest 5K and 1M run on September 19, 2026. The race will start from the parking lot of St. Catherine's Church, 1705 E. Peters Colony, Carrollton, TX 75007.

Both the 5K and 1M will be timed. The 1M will start at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. Register now to get your guaranteed T-shirt. Late registration begins September 10, 2026, and T-shirts are NOT GUARANTEED after that date! Chip Timing by Run2Win Timing Services.

Age groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Awards will be given to Overall Male/Female, Overall Master Male/Female, and 3 deep in each age group.

Get You In Shape is pleased to host the 17th Annual Coppell Special Olympics 5K on October 31st 2026. It will be at Andy Brown East Park in Coppell, and will have a 1 mile Fun Run as well as a 5K.

The proceeds from the race benefit Coppell Special Olympics Teams. Coppell Special Olympics receives 90% of their funding from this one event. This financial support helps to provide letter jackets, uniforms, equipment and event fees.

Run Project is about bringing people together who love to compete, participate, and volunteer. Since our first race in 1994, over a million of racers have crossed our finish lines and helped raised close to a million dollars for local beneficiaries.

When you partner with Run Project, you gain unparalleled brand exposure and community engagement. Our events have attracted annually 25,000 athletes of all ages and stages from across the US and beyond.

Run Project's mission is to unite a community of passionate runners, participants, and volunteers through the joy of competition and camaraderie. We are dedicated to fostering a spirit of inclusion, support, and giving back, one race at a time.

Ever wondered who is hitting the pavement at our races? Take a look at a comprehensive snapshot of our runner demographics and performance statistics from the past year. This overview highlights the diverse group of athletes—from seasoned competitors to first-time participants—who have joined us, showcasing the variety of ages, experience levels, and personal achievements that define our running community.

Come be apart of our growing running community in the North Texas area. Click the Sponsor Packet to learn more about the different partnership levels.

All vendors and sponsors will receive a race day Event Guide with details specific to each race with information such as parking, set-up and tear-down, timeline, and more.

• Due to some venue restrictions, water, electrical, and ground conditions cannot be guaranteed.