Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Celina, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $20 on Nov 14, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Annual Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations | 5K | Nov 14, 202610:00 AM | $15$20 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $20 on Nov 14, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $15 until Nov 13, then $20 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Celina runs 29:48, about 9:36 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 31:45 and men in 26:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 14th Annual Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
St. Charles Center, Celina, OH 45822
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 20:47 or better, the top quarter in 24:13, and half the field in 29:24; the last tenth came in after 52:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:47 | 17:30 |
| 20-29 | 24:44 | 19:24 |
| 30-39 | 25:40 | 19:52 |
| 40-49 | 26:48 | 20:43 |
| 50-59 | 30:35 | 25:28 |
| 60-69 | 38:09 | 23:16 |
| 70+ | n/a | 34:16 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 118 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 128 to 279 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:07 to 29:24.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 279 (+39%) | 29:24 | under 20:47 | 16:12 |
| 2024 | 201 (+40%) | 29:48 | under 22:12 | 17:57 |
| 2023 | 144 (+14%) | 28:58 | under 21:37 | 17:36 |
| 2022 | 126 (-2%) | 27:44 | under 21:37 | 18:36 |
| 2021 | 128 | 29:07 | under 22:42 | 18:06 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:13, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- St. Charles Center, Celina, OH 45822Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Nov 14, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 279 runners finished the 13th Annual Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations; the median finish was 29:24 and the winner ran 16:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:13, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- St. Charles Center, Celina, OH 45822.
From the organizers
14th Annual Coldwater Knights of Columbus 5k Run/Walk for Vocations
November 14, 2026
Race Start 10:00am
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup beginning at 8:45am
Location: St. Charles Center, 2860 U. S. Rt. 127, Celina, OH 45822
Pre-Registration: $15.00 through November 13th, 2026 (Age 18 and under $10.00)
Shirts $20.00 - order deadline is 11/1/26. Shirts may be purchased after deadline at the following link: https://mcsports.chipply.com/ColdwaterKofCVocationalRun/
Race Day Registration: $20.00 (Age 18 and under $15.00)
Awards:
Pumpkin pies awarded to age group and top three male and female overall winners. Age groups are 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 & over.