The Mercy Franklin 5k & 10k takes place every Labor Day morning in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
I have run the 10k in the past, but this was my first time at the shorter distance.
Mercy Franklin puts on a great race. This is their main fundraiser of the year and many people come out to support them.
I really enjoyed the course. It was not too crowded and there was fan support for most of the race.
I had the opportunity to pace a friend. What a joy it is to run with someone and help them reach their goal. Not just that but to see them with the same joy and passion in an activity that I have also found.
Not a lot of pictures and not much to say on such a short race. But he reached his goal and my time was not to shabby either.
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