When and Where is the Run?

• April 7th, 2011 – 8am
• Mill Valley High School
• 5900 Monticello Road, Shawnee, Kansas
• Click Here! On-line registration open now.

How Do I Get Involved?

Raise funds

Oceans of Mercy is changing lives one child at a time. Every extra dollar you raise will feed 16 children for a day.  Learn how you can raise additional funds to help these children when you register for the race or  Click here to set up your personal fundraising page!

Run (or walk!) for Mercy

Get out there and show your support for this important cause! The Run for Mercy is one of the most highly attended races in Kansas City.  Over 4,ooo runners and walkers have participated in the race since 2009; over 7,000 since the race's inception in 2004. Make an impact by helping to improve the lives of South African children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.  T-shirts will be provided while supplies last.

Hand-made race medallions, directly from Port St. John's South Africa, will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers of the 5k and 10k races.  Additionally,  each male and female age category winner for the 5k and 10k will receive a hand-made race medallion.

Volunteer

Please e-mail our race director, Gene Willis, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/runformercy) and leave a comment.

Course Details and Safety

Course Map to come. The course starts at Mill Valley High School in western Shawnee, KS. It runs through a beautiful subdivision, leading onto Johnson Drive.  The last half-mile of the race features a downhill slope toward the finish, back at the high school. Overall, the course has gently rolling hills, but no steep climbs. Pets, bikes, rollerblades, motorized vehicles and head sets are not permitted. Baby strollers are allowed for walkers only. All animals prohibited, except for those assisting the blind.

Packet Pickup

Friday, April 6, 2012 - 11AM - 7PM. Mill Valley High School, Shawnee, Kansas. 5900 Monticello Road, Shawnee, Kansas

Directions

Take I-435 to Shawnee Mission Parkway, and proceed west to Monticello Road. Turn right on Monticello and head north one mile to Mill Valley High School, where volunteers will direct you to parking.

Fees 5K/10K

• $30 - 5K Adult
• $12 - 5K Child/Teen (Age 16 and Under).
• $40 - 10K Adult.
• $17 - 10K Child/Teen.
• Pricing will raise by $5 on Thursday, April 5, 2012 after online registration ends.

This year, all race admissions will include complimentary Chris Cakes pancakes.  These delicious post-race treats have become a Run For Mercy tradition and are now a part of your race registration cost.

Schedule of Events

6:30-7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10 a.m. 8:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Late Registration *10K Run *5K Run-Walk Chris Cakes Kids Fun Run Awards Silent Auction Closes **Course Closes Post-run Activities

Event director reserves the right to cancel due to weather; no refunds will be issued.
**Course control, aid and water stations will close; the finish line will remain open for the last runner to cross.

Post-run Events

Bring your cheering section to get in on the fun! It all begins immediately following the race.  Little ones will cut loose in the Kids’ Zone.  Check out the authentic South African merchandise available for purchase at the Silent auction!  Credit cards, checks, cash accepted.  Along with Chris Cakes pancakes, we will have a variety of refreshing drinks and snacks after the race for participants.