32nd Annual Buzzards Glory 5k
Coldwater, OH - August 1st, 2026
Course: Chip timed 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM, begins and ends at Cavalier Stadium. 1 mile Little Foot Fun Run (pre-registration only) starts at 7:55 AM at Cavalier Stadium.
5k Race Day Registration 7-8 AM.
Registration & Pricing:
5k Adult Pricing:
- $25 pre-registration with Dri-Fit Tech Shirt (Men’s & women’s sizes available by July 22nd)
- $15 pre-registration without shirt by July 30th
- $20 race day registration
T-Shirt Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
Little Foot Run – 12 & Under: PLEASE pre-register so we can accurately plan.
- $15 pre-registration with Dri-Fit Tech shirt
- $5 pre-registration without shirt
- $10 race day registration
Awards:
Door Prizes and Awards at Coldwater Park after the race. Awards to male & female 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place overall and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each age group. Celebration and Awards Ceremony for the Mercer Health 5k Challenge afterwards.
Age Groups:
Male & Female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70 and over.
For All Runners:
Parking available in Cavalier Stadium lot on Butler Street. Water, First-Aid & Radio Communications on the course. Splits at 1, 2 & 3 mile markers. Refreshments at the finish. Restrooms & showers available at start & finish.
RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com & www.cantstoprunningco.com
Race Questions: Kristen Osborne: 937-638-3517
Proceeds: 100% of proceeds go to Coldwater Memorial Park & Coldwater Library
Course Record: Male: Mitch Williams, Celina, Oh – 15:28 (2011) | Female: Rachel Dickman, Grand Ledge, MI – 17:34 (2016)
Mercer Health 5k Challenge:
The Challenge will be made up of 7 events. Online registrations will be available for all races, with the opportunity to save money by preregistering for all 7 events. The Challenge season will end begin with the Zuma 5k on June 20th and end at the Buzzard's Glory 5K on August 1st. Challenge shirts and awards will be available at the Buzzards Glory 5k on August 1st. Use the "Bundle" Option at registration to sign up for all 7 races at a discounted price!
2026 Mercer Health 5K Challenge Schedule: Zuma – June 20th, Country Fest - June 27th, Redskin Classic – July 5th, Shane’s Crossing – July 11th, St. Clair – July 18th, Lake Festival – July 25th, Buzzard’s Glory 5k– August 1st
