Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Panama City, Florida
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Copper Collar 5K on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in beautiful Panama City, Bay! This iconic race, nicknamed the "Original Heavy Metal 5K," pays tribute to the rich history of deep-sea diving and the legendary copper diving helmets worn by military divers. For the first time ever, the race will be held in the vibrant heart of downtown Panama City, allowing participants to enjoy a fast, flat course while soaking in the energy of the city.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a military supporter, or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, the Copper Collar 5K has something for everyone. Runners will experience a chip-timed race, commemorative race shirts, and exciting post-race festivities, including music, refreshments, and access to the Man in the Sea Museum exhibits. Join us as we celebrate history, community, and the spirit of endurance in this unforgettable event! Don't miss your chance to be part of this remarkable day in Panama City!
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a military supporter, or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, the Copper Collar 5K has something for everyone. Runners will experience a chip-timed race, commemorative race shirts, and exciting post-race festivities, including music, refreshments, and access to the Man in the Sea Museum exhibits. Join us as we celebrate history, community, and the spirit of endurance in this unforgettable event! Don't miss your chance to be part of this remarkable day in Panama City!
Organiser's Description
COPPER COLLAR 5K THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL 5K
_HOSTED BY THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM_
_& NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER (NDSTC)_
_DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY, FL_
GET READY TO LACE UP AND DIVE INTO HISTORY WITH THE COPPER COLLAR 5K, A LEGENDARY RACE THATS 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.
NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, WERE BRINGING THE RACE TO THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY, GIVING RUNNERS A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF THE CITY WHILE HONORING THE DEEP-SEA DIVING LEGACY THAT INSPIRED IT ALL.
NICKNAMED THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL 5K, THE COPPER COLLAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC COPPER DIVING HELMETS WORN BY MILITARY DIVERSSYMBOLS OF STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AND TRADITION. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER, A MILITARY SUPPORTER, OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FUN AND MEANINGFUL WAY TO GET ACTIVE, THIS RACE IS FOR YOU.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
-CHIP TIMED 5K RUN OR WALK
-A FAST, FLAT COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY
-COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS AND GIFT BAGS
-AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
-POST-RACE CELEBRATION WITH MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS
-A CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM AND ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE DIVING HISTORY
JOIN US AS WE HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT, AND RUN TOWARD THE FUTURECOPPER COLLAR STYLE.
IF YOU'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.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THIS EVENT PLEASE REACH OUT TO STEVE MULHOLLAND @ [email protected]
_HOSTED BY THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM_
_& NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER (NDSTC)_
_DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY, FL_
GET READY TO LACE UP AND DIVE INTO HISTORY WITH THE COPPER COLLAR 5K, A LEGENDARY RACE THATS 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.
NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, WERE BRINGING THE RACE TO THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY, GIVING RUNNERS A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF THE CITY WHILE HONORING THE DEEP-SEA DIVING LEGACY THAT INSPIRED IT ALL.
NICKNAMED THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL 5K, THE COPPER COLLAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC COPPER DIVING HELMETS WORN BY MILITARY DIVERSSYMBOLS OF STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AND TRADITION. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER, A MILITARY SUPPORTER, OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FUN AND MEANINGFUL WAY TO GET ACTIVE, THIS RACE IS FOR YOU.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
-CHIP TIMED 5K RUN OR WALK
-A FAST, FLAT COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY
-COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS AND GIFT BAGS
-AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
-POST-RACE CELEBRATION WITH MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS
-A CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM AND ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE DIVING HISTORY
JOIN US AS WE HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT, AND RUN TOWARD THE FUTURECOPPER COLLAR STYLE.
IF YOU'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.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THIS EVENT PLEASE REACH OUT TO STEVE MULHOLLAND @ [email protected]
Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum
