Time/ Course: Chip timed 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30am, begins and ends at Cavalier Stadium.
1 mile Little Foot Fun Run (pre-registration only) starts at 7:55am at Cavalier Stadium.
*5k Race Day Registration 7-8am.
Registration: 5k Adult Pricing:
$25 pre-registration w/ Dri-Fit Tech Shirt. Men’s & women’s sizes available by July 22nd
$15 pre-registration w/o shirt by July 31st
$20 race day registration
*All shirts ONLY available with online pre-registration – none will be sold race day.
*Pre-Registration available online ONLY at www.cantstoprunningco.com
T-Shirt Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026
Little Foot Run – 12 & Under, PLEASE pre-register so we can accurately plan.
$15 pre-registration w/ Dri-Fit Tech shirt, $5 pre-registration without shirt, $10 race day registration
Awards: Door Prizes and Awards at Coldwater Park after 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
Nick Knapke: 419-852-9321
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)
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
Aug 01, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
07:55
$5.00
Aug 01, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Coldwater.
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