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Rotaract 5k/10k Run for the Fallen

November 9, 2025 - 6:45am

Join us in honoring our fallen heroes!

We need dedicated volunteers to help make this meaningful memorial race a success. Since 2008, Run for the Fallen has honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Your service will directly support this important community event and help keep the memory of our local fallen heroes alive.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: November 9th
Location: Merced College, 3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348
(Near M St./Yosemite Ave. by the Field of Honor)

Event Schedule:
Registration: 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Opening Ceremony: 8:30 AM
Kids Race (400m): 8:45 AM
5K/10K Start: 9:00 AM
Rain or Shine Event!

Ways You Can Help

Volunteers are essential to making this event successful. Here are some of the tasks where we need your support:

Event Setup Setting up registration areas, course signage, water stations, and event infrastructure
Registration & Check-In Greeting participants, distributing race bibs and timing chips, and answering questions
Course Support Staffing water stations, encouraging runners, and helping ensure participant safety
Finish Line Support Welcoming finishers, distributing medals, and assisting with refreshments
Event Cleanup Breaking down the event area, removing signage, and returning equipment
General Support Helping wherever needed throughout the event to ensure everything runs smoothly
Questions?
Contact us at communityservice@ucmerced.edu

Hosted by Merced Sunrise Rotary Club in partnership with Honor and Remember