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Poppy Run

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Wauseon, Ohio, United States

calendar_today 23 May, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $5.00 – $35.00

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Poppy Run 5K

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$35.00

Poppy Kids Run

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Wauseon.

thermostat Temperature

10.2° / 21.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.2° / 18.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:16

nightlight Sunset

20:49

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