Buzzard's Glory 5k
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 480 Butler St, Coldwater, OH
- Distance
- Buzzards Glory 5k · Little Foot Run
From the Organizer
32nd Annual Buzzards Glory 5k
Coldwater, OH - August 1st, 2026
Time/ Course: Chip timed 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30am, begins and ends at Cavalier Stadium.
1 mile Little Foot Fun Run (pre-registration only) starts at 7:55am at Cavalier Stadium.
*5k Race Day Registration 7-8am.
Registration: 5k Adult Pricing:
$25 pre-registration w/ Dri-Fit Tech Shirt. Men’s & women’s sizes available by July 22nd
$15 pre-registration w/o shirt by July 30th
$20 race day registration
*All shirts ONLY available with online pre-registration – none will be sold race day.
*Pre-Registration available online ONLY at www.cantstoprunningco.com
T-Shirt Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026
Little Foot Run – 12 & Under, PLEASE pre-register so we can accurately plan.
$15 pre-registration w/ Dri-Fit Tech shirt, $5 pre-registration without shirt, $10 race day registration
Awards: Door Prizes and Awards at Coldwater Park after race.
Awards to male & female 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place overall and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each age group.
Celebration and Awards Ceremony for the Mercer Health 5k Challenge afterwards.
Age Groups: Male & Female:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70 and over
For All Runners: Parking available in Cavalier Stadium lot on Butler Street.
Water, First-Aid & Radio Communications on the course. Splits at 1, 2 & 3 mile markers.
Refreshments at the finish.
Restrooms & showers available at start & finish.
RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com & www.cantstoprunningco.com
Race Questions:
Kristen Osborne: 937-638-3517
Proceeds: 100% of proceeds go to Coldwater Memorial Park & Coldwater Library
Course Record: Male: Mitch Williams, Celina, Oh – 15:28 (2011)
Female: Rachel Dickman, Grand Ledge, MI – 17:34 (2016)
Be a Part of the Mercer Health 5k Challenge
- The Challenge will be made up of 7 events.
- Online registrations will be available for all races, with the opportunity to save money by preregistering for all 7 events
- The Challenge season will end begin with the Zuma 5k on June 20th and end at the Buzzard's Glory 5K on August 1st
- Challenge shirts and awards will be available at the Buzzards Glory 5k on August 1st
- Use the "Bundle" Option at registration to sign up for all 7 races at a discounted price!
2026 Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule
Zuma – June 20th
Country Fest - June 27th
Redskin Classic – July 5th
Shane’s Crossing – July 11th
St. Clair – July 18th
Lake Festival – July 25th
Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Celina 3 Ne, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Coldwater, OH
Elevation
909 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 99 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Buzzard's Glory 5k?
- Buzzard's Glory 5k is a running race held in Coldwater, Ohio on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Buzzard's Glory 5k?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Coldwater, Ohio at 480 Butler St, Coldwater, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Buzzard's Glory 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Buzzard's Glory 5k
Aug 1, 2026