This We'll Defend 5k - Downtown Panama City plus Fitness Challenge

Saturday, June 14, 2025 Past event

7:00 AM CDT

Panama City, Florida

Free–$48.70 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for an unforgettable day at the This We'll Defend 5k event in Downtown Panama City on Saturday, June 14, 2025! This exciting race commemorates the US Army's 250th Birthday, honoring all who have served with a friendly military invasion atmosphere. The race kicks off at 7:00 AM at the picturesque Panama City Marina, following a scenic route along the waterfront, crossing the historic drawbridge and meandering through the charming Cove neighborhood before returning to the Marina.

In addition to the 5k, participants can take part in thrilling fitness challenges starting at 7:30 AM, including a Planking Contest, Push-Up Contest, and Pull-Up Contest, each limited to 40 contestants. Awards will be given to the top male and female in each challenge at 10:00 AM. Don't miss out on the chance to register by May 14 for guaranteed t-shirt availability and take advantage of a special discount for active military members. Come out to celebrate community, fitness, and the spirit of service in beautiful Panama City!

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May 18, 2024

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Races

This Well Defend 5k

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt & Swag Bag

1st Place Winners for both Female and Male Participants will be recognized in the following age brackets: -18 and under -19 to 35 -35 to 50 -50 to 65 -65+

7:00 AM CDT

$48.70

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Planking Contest

All participants will start planking at 7:30 am

7:30 AM CDT

Free

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Push Up Contest

Awarding top male and female for the most push up without stopping

7:50 AM CDT

Free

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Pull Up Contest

awarding the top male and female most pull ups without stopping

8:10 AM CDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Join us on the US Army's 250th Birthday for a friendly military invasion in Downtown Panama City honoring all that have served!

5K Packet pickup:

* Fri, 13JUN, 1000-1700 at Minutes to Miles and Miles Running Store, 228 Harrison Ave, Ste 104, Panama City, FL 32401
* Sat, 14JUN, 0630 at Registration Table, 5 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
* Register by 14MAY for guaranteed t-shirt availability.

Race begins at 0700 at the Panama City Marina, 5 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401. The race route will follow the scenic waterside of downtown Panama City, crossing the historic draw bridge, routing through the Cove neighborhood, and end back at the Marina.

Active military ID? Enter discount code HOOAH250 for $10 registration discount. Must provide proof at packet pickup.

The US Army will also be holding three fitness challenges at 7:30 Planking Contest, 7:50 Push Up Contest, 8:10 Pull Up Contest Limited to just 40 people per event. Awarding the top male and female in events at 10am

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 850-872-3199.