Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Mercer University Homecoming 5K

Macon, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Oct 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Mercer University Homecoming 5K

The course runs a couple of loops around the Mercer University campus, with a detour through a stadium and out along Coleman Avenue before returning. It is a campus race, so expect shaded walkways, open quads, and the mix of pavement surfaces that come with a university grounds.

Race-day registration is available at the start, but arriving well before the gun gives you time to get sorted and ready. Payment is by card only. The start and finish are on campus.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

87finishers

17:55winner

33:13median

57:18cutoff

Top 3: Sam Winsor (17:55) · Brian Rogerson (18:17) · Will Tomlinson (18:28)

The Mercer University Homecoming 5K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/31/2026 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Mercer University Homecoming 5K

Will I finish last at the Mercer University Homecoming 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:13, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Mercer University Homecoming 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (87 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Mercer University Homecoming 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:55 while the median finisher took 33:13. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.