Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum

Copper Collar 5K, presented by the Man in the Sea Museum takes place in Panama City, Florida, on November 14, 2026, with the 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m. The race marks American maritime history and the legacy of military divers. Chip timing is used, entrants receive a commemorative shirt and a gift bag, and awards go to the leading finishers. Afterward there is live music, refreshments and exhibits from the Man in the Sea Museum.

The event is built for a mixed field, with experienced racers and casual walkers on the same course, so nobody looks out of place at either end of the results. For a fast 3.1 miles, six weeks of running four times a week with one interval session, say six repeats of 90 seconds hard, will have you sharp.