Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum

Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum Race Information

<h2 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 );font-size:24pt">Copper Collar 5K – The Original Heavy Metal 5K </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span></h2> <h2 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><em>Hosted by the Man in the Sea Museum</em></span></h2> <h2 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><em>&amp; Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC)</em></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span></h2> <h2 style="line-height:1.2"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><em>Downtown Panama City, FL</em></span></h2> <h3><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Get ready to lace up and dive into history with the Copper Collar 5K, a legendary race that’s been making waves since 1982! Originally launched by the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, this iconic event has been run through the Navy base and the scenic trails of St. Andrews State Park for decades.</span></strong></h3> <h2><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Now, for the first time ever,  <span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="background-color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">We’r</span>e bringing the race to the heart of downtown Panama City, </span>giving runners a chance to experience the energy of the city while honoring the deep-sea diving legacy that inspired it all.</span></strong></h2> <h3><br />Nicknamed “The Original Heavy Metal 5K”, the Copper Collar pays tribute to the iconic copper diving helmets worn by Military divers—symbols of strength, endurance, and tradition. Whether you&#39;re a seasoned runner, a military supporter, or just looking for a fun and meaningful way to get active, this race is for you.</h3> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Participants Receive </strong></span></p> <h2 style="line-height:1.3"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">-Chip Timed 5k Run or Walk </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">-A fast, flat course through historic downtown Panama City</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">-Commemorative race shirts and gift bags</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">-Awards for top finishers</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">-Post-race celebration with music, refreshments, and museum exhibits</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">-A chance to support the Man in the Sea Museum and its mission to preserve diving history</span></h2> <h2 style="line-height:1.1"><br /><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and run toward the future—Copper Collar style.</strong></span></h2> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">If you&#39;re unable to attend the Copper Collar 5K but still would like to support the Man in the Sea Museum, please consider clicking the donate button above.</span></h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>Interested in sponsoring this event please reach out to Steve Mulholland &#64; <a target="_blank">info&#64;maninthesea.org</a></h3>