Poppy Run
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wauseon, Ohio
- Price $6.80 - $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
In addition to the main event, there will also be a spirited kids' 1/2 mile race, ensuring that the whole family can partake in this meaningful day. Participants will receive finisher medals and have the chance to win age group awards, with categories ranging from 10 & Under to 85 & older. Remember, awards must be collected on-site, so be sure to stick around for the ceremony. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate freedom and community spirit at the Poppy Run!
Organiser's Description
Poppy Run 5k: Honoring Our Nation's Fallen Heroes. Founded by Grady Langenderfer as a tribute to his grandfather's friends who never made it home from Vietnam. This year's proceeds support Flag City Honor Flight, Fisher House Foundation, and the DAV Disabled disabled American Veterans. Please join us on May 24th, 2025, for a 5k run/walk at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio. "The event will begin with a pre-race Memorial Day ceremony", followed by the 5k run/walk, and a kids' 1/2 mile race to follow. Finisher medals and age group awards will be given, but please note that awards will not be shipped and participants must be present for the awards ceremony.
Overall Male/Female and Overall Masters (40+) receive awards!
Age Group Awards: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & older.
Races
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Poppy Run 5K
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.60
CLOSED -
Poppy Kids Run
Incl. $1.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$6.80
CLOSED
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Fulton County Fair Grounds, 8514 State Rte.108, Wauseon, 43567, OH, United States
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