Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations

Celina, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Nov 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations

The race starts and finishes at St. Charles Center, on a US highway route just outside Celina. It benefits Catholic seminarians and women discerning religious life, so the cause is woven into the morning in a way that gives it a particular weight. Age group winners take home pumpkin pies rather than trophies, which says something about the tone.

Registration and packet pickup open well before the gun, and race-morning registration is available if you decide late. The center sits right on the highway, so it is straightforward to find.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

279finishers

16:12winner

29:24median

1:00:51cutoff

Top 3: Oliver Scott (16:12) · Grant Mergler (17:03) · Patrick Bernhold (17:16)

The Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/14/2026 10:00$15

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Common Questions About the Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations

Will I finish last at the Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:24, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations a good first 5K?

A field of 279 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations?

The 5K winner ran 16:12 while the median finisher took 29:24. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.