Poppy Run

🏅 Poppy Run Overview

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: A mission to honor veterans.
• Fisher House Foundation: Providing housing for families of veterans.
• DAV (Disabled American Veterans): Supporting disabled veterans.

Please join us on May 24th, 2025, for a 5k run/walk at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio.

🕊️ Event Details

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: All participants will receive medals.
• Age Group Awards: Awards will be given for various age categories.
• Presence Required: Awards will not be shipped: participants must be present.

🏆 Awards Information

Overall Male/Female and Overall Masters (40+) receive awards!

Age Group Awards are as follows:

• 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

🔗 Race Registration

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page: Poppy Run Registration.