When and Where is the Run?

April 17th, 2010 – 8am

Monticello Trails Middle School, Shawnee, Kansas (Adjacent to Mill Valley High School)

6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, Kansas

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. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win even more great prizes! 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, and you can be one of more than 1,500 people who will help improve the lives of South African children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.

Volunteer

Prefer to volunteer instead of walking or running?  Our volunteers are vital to the Run's success.  Please email Susan at rfmvolunteer@oceansofmercy.com

Course Details and Safety

This popular route is a 5K and 10K road course with no looping and a fairly level terrain. 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.

Aerial Course Map

Packet Pickup

Run packets will be available for pickup April 16 at Westside Family Church at 83rd and K-7 in Lenexa, Kansas from 11 am to 7 pm.  Additionally packet pickup is available prior to the race on April 17 at Monticello Trails Middle School from 6:30am to 7:30am.

Directions

Take I-435 to Shawnee Mission Parkway, and proceed west to Monticello Road. Turn right on Monticello and head north one mile to Monticello Trails Middle School, 6100 Monticello Road, where volunteers will direct you to parking.

Fees 5K/10K

Before April 8th  $20 / $30

April 8th - 16th  $22 / $32

Race Day (17th)  $25 / $35

1st Child in family $10 / $15

Additional children in same family  $5 / $5

* All 2009 10K registrants can contact rfmregistration@oceansofmercy.com for a special discount code

Schedule of Events

*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.

For additional information contact Sherri Privitera, Race Director at sprivitera@oceansofmercy.com

Post-run Events

Pancake Breakfast – Served by renowned Chris Cakes, the pancake breakfast is a run favorite! Don’t miss out on this delicious experience. Tickets are $5 and will be available on race day or at packet pickup.

Post-run Festival

• Bring your cheering section to get in on the fun! It all begins immediately following the race.
• Enjoy live local music
• Run participants can take advantage of the free massage tables
• Little ones will cut loose in the Kids’ Zone
• Check out authentic South African merchandise available for purchase
• Silent auction with great items!