Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Panama City, Florida
- Price $39.16
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Top rated
This is a five star event
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Copper Collar 5K on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in beautiful Panama City, Bay! Join us for this iconic race that celebrates America's rich maritime history while honoring the legacy of military divers. The Copper Collar 5K, known as the "Original Heavy Metal 5K," traces its roots back to 1982 and has evolved into a thrilling event right in the heart of downtown Panama City.
This year, as we celebrate America's 250th birthday, participants will enjoy a fast, flat course winding through historic streets, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and casual walkers. Each participant will receive a chip-timed 5K experience, commemorative race shirts, and gift bags, while awards will be given to top finishers. The event culminates in a festive post-race celebration featuring live music, refreshments, and fascinating exhibits from the Man in the Sea Museum. Whether you're passionate about running, military history, or supporting the community, the Copper Collar 5K promises an exhilarating day for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to honor the past and celebrate the present while running toward a brighter future!
This year, as we celebrate America's 250th birthday, participants will enjoy a fast, flat course winding through historic streets, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and casual walkers. Each participant will receive a chip-timed 5K experience, commemorative race shirts, and gift bags, while awards will be given to top finishers. The event culminates in a festive post-race celebration featuring live music, refreshments, and fascinating exhibits from the Man in the Sea Museum. Whether you're passionate about running, military history, or supporting the community, the Copper Collar 5K promises an exhilarating day for everyone involved. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to honor the past and celebrate the present while running toward a brighter future!
Organiser's Description
COPPER COLLAR 5K THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL 5K
HOSTED BY THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM & THE NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER:
DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
GET READY TO LACE UP AND DIVE INTO HISTORY WITH THE COPPER COLLAR 5K, A LEGENDARY RACE MAKING WAVES SINCE 1982! ORIGINALLY CREATED BY THE NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER, THIS ICONIC RUN HAS TRAVELED THROUGH NAVY BASE ROADS AND THE TRAILS OF ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK FOR DECADES.
_NOW IN OUR SECOND YEAR DOWNTOWN, WERE BRINGING THAT SAME DEEP-SEA TRADITION TO THE HEART OF PANAMA CITYCOMBINING FAST STREETS, LOCAL ENERGY, AND THE RICH HERITAGE OF MILITARY DIVING._
2026: A SPECIAL CELEBRATION AMERICAS 250TH BIRTHDAY!
AS THE NATION COMMEMORATES 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, THE COPPER COLLAR 5K PROUDLY JOINS THE CELEBRATION. _THIS YEARS RACE HONORS NOT ONLY THE LEGACY OF MILITARY DIVERS BUT ALSO THE SPIRIT, COURAGE, AND RESILIENCE THAT HAVE SHAPED OUR COUNTRY SINCE 1776._ THERES NO BETTER WAY TO KICK OFF AMERICAS 250TH THAN WITH A RUN THAT HONORS SERVICE, HISTORY, AND COMMUNITY.
WHY THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL 5K?
THE COPPER COLLAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC COPPER DIVING HELMETS WORN BY NAVY DIVERSSYMBOLS OF GRIT, ENDURANCE, AND THE SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION. WHETHER YOURE A RUNNER, A SUPPORTER OF OUR MILITARY, OR JUST LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL WAY TO GET ACTIVE, THIS EVENT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
CHIPTIMED 5K RUN OR WALK
A FAST, FLAT COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY
COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS AND GIFT BAGS
AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
POSTRACE CELEBRATION WITH MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS
_THE CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM AND ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE AMERICAS UNDERWATER HISTORY_
JOIN US AS WE HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT, AND RUN TOWARD THE FUTURECOPPER COLLAR STYLE.
CELEBRATE AMERICAS 250TH BIRTHDAY WITH US!
IF YOURE UNABLE TO ATTEND BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO SUPPORT THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM, PLEASE CONSIDER CLICKING THE DONATE BUTTON ON OUR WEBSITE.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE EVENT?
EMAIL STEVE MULHOLLAND AT INFO@MANINTHESEA.ORG
HOSTED BY THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM & THE NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER:
DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
GET READY TO LACE UP AND DIVE INTO HISTORY WITH THE COPPER COLLAR 5K, A LEGENDARY RACE MAKING WAVES SINCE 1982! ORIGINALLY CREATED BY THE NAVAL DIVING AND SALVAGE TRAINING CENTER, THIS ICONIC RUN HAS TRAVELED THROUGH NAVY BASE ROADS AND THE TRAILS OF ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK FOR DECADES.
_NOW IN OUR SECOND YEAR DOWNTOWN, WERE BRINGING THAT SAME DEEP-SEA TRADITION TO THE HEART OF PANAMA CITYCOMBINING FAST STREETS, LOCAL ENERGY, AND THE RICH HERITAGE OF MILITARY DIVING._
2026: A SPECIAL CELEBRATION AMERICAS 250TH BIRTHDAY!
AS THE NATION COMMEMORATES 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, THE COPPER COLLAR 5K PROUDLY JOINS THE CELEBRATION. _THIS YEARS RACE HONORS NOT ONLY THE LEGACY OF MILITARY DIVERS BUT ALSO THE SPIRIT, COURAGE, AND RESILIENCE THAT HAVE SHAPED OUR COUNTRY SINCE 1776._ THERES NO BETTER WAY TO KICK OFF AMERICAS 250TH THAN WITH A RUN THAT HONORS SERVICE, HISTORY, AND COMMUNITY.
WHY THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL 5K?
THE COPPER COLLAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC COPPER DIVING HELMETS WORN BY NAVY DIVERSSYMBOLS OF GRIT, ENDURANCE, AND THE SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION. WHETHER YOURE A RUNNER, A SUPPORTER OF OUR MILITARY, OR JUST LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL WAY TO GET ACTIVE, THIS EVENT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
CHIPTIMED 5K RUN OR WALK
A FAST, FLAT COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY
COMMEMORATIVE RACE SHIRTS AND GIFT BAGS
AWARDS FOR TOP FINISHERS
POSTRACE CELEBRATION WITH MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS
_THE CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM AND ITS MISSION TO PRESERVE AMERICAS UNDERWATER HISTORY_
JOIN US AS WE HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT, AND RUN TOWARD THE FUTURECOPPER COLLAR STYLE.
CELEBRATE AMERICAS 250TH BIRTHDAY WITH US!
IF YOURE UNABLE TO ATTEND BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO SUPPORT THE MAN IN THE SEA MUSEUM, PLEASE CONSIDER CLICKING THE DONATE BUTTON ON OUR WEBSITE.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE EVENT?
EMAIL STEVE MULHOLLAND AT INFO@MANINTHESEA.ORG
Races
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Copper Collar 5k
Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$39.16
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Steve
·3 months ago
Extremely well organized race on an awesome course. Enjoyed the support of the community and business in downtown Panama City. Definitely one for the books!! Already planning on attending next year’s race. Thank you
Location
Harrison Avenue and East 4th Street, Panama City, 32401, FL, United States
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