Copper Collar 5K
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Copper Collar 5K
The Copper Collar 5K is presented by the Man in the Sea Museum and the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in downtown Panama City, Florida. The event traces its origins to 1982 when it was created by the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, and it has previously used Navy base roads and trails at St. Andrews State Park. In 2026 the race is held in its second year downtown.
The event offers a chip timed 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) for runners and walkers on a fast, flat course through historic downtown Panama City near Harrison Avenue and East 4th Street, between History Class Brewing and the Center for the Arts. Participants receive commemorative race shirts and gift bags. Awards are given to top finishers.
A post race celebration includes music, refreshments, and museum exhibits. The 2026 edition also recognizes America’s 250th anniversary and highlights the history and service of military diving. The race supports the Man in the Sea Museum and its mission to preserve underwater history. The published registration fee is $36. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
