Host a 5K Fundraiser with Mercy-USA
MERCY-USA FOR AID AND DEVELOPMENT
Mercy-USA makes it easy to bring your community together through energizing, family-friendly events.
Mercy-USA is partnering with local groups across the country to host 5K runs that raise critical funds for humanitarian relief.
Are you part of a running club, MSA, youth group, or community organization looking to make a meaningful impact?
Mercy-USA is partnering with local groups across the country to host 5K runs that raise critical funds for humanitarian relief. We love bringing communities together through energizing, family-friendly events.
We make it easy for you to host a high-quality and professionally managed 5K race with purpose. You bring the local energy, volunteers, and promotion—we handle the logistics and upfront costs.
What we provide:
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Full coverage of race-day expenses: registration tools, bibs, medals, water stations, permits, and more
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Step-by-step event planning support
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Customizable materials and branded assets like medals, t-shirts, and water bottles
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A chance to choose the cause your community wants to support
Whether you've organized events before or are trying something new, we'll work with you to put on a successful, inspiring 5K tailored to your community.
Ready to run with us?
Click below and answer a few questions about your group and we'll reserve a spot on our 2025-2026 5K calendar.
Your 5K can raise funds for:
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Food for Gaza
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Emergency food aid in Yemen
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Safe water and healthcare in Somalia
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Support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Ready to run with us?
Contact us to learn more and reserve a spot on our 2025-2026
5K calendar!
Submit this quick form so we can reach out with details for your running club, group or organization!
97.2%
of Donations Go to the Actual Cause
Mercy-USA is proud to be among the most effective and efficient not-for-profit agencies worldwide. We back up that bold statement with our facts and figures, all of which are made transparent and available for your viewing at all times.
Only 3% of finances are dedicated to fundraising and administrative use. That means that the overwhelming majority of donations from generous individuals and institutions go directly to helping actual causes, on a global scale. With 97% of finances directly and positively impacting those in need, there is no better way to value each dollar. For instant and immediate emergency relief, along with long-term sustainability efforts, Mercy-USA effectively and efficiently provides help and care, worldwide.