Poppy Run
About this race
A 5k race for veterans organizations in memory of those who fought for our freedom.
Poppy Run 5k: Honoring Our Nation's Fallen Heroes. Founded by Grady Langenderfer as a tribute to his grandfather's friends who never made it home from Vietnam. This year's proceeds support Flag City Honor Flight, Fisher House Foundation. Please join us on May 23rd, 2026, for a 5k run/walk at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio. "The event will begin with a pre-race Memorial Day ceremony", followed by the 5k run/walk, and a kids' 1/2 mile race to follow. Finisher medals and age group awards will be given, but please note that awards will not be shipped and participants must be present for the awards ceremony.
Overall Male/Female and Overall Masters (40+) receive awards! Top 3 in each age group receive a banner!
Age Group Awards: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & older.
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Poppy Run 5K
Poppy Kids Run
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Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Wauseon.
Course
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- Wauseon 5K Races 4 races
- Wauseon Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Wauseon events
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