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The Cougar Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat April 13, 2024 Yorktown, VA 23693 US Directions

Events

The Cougar Dash 5K Adult

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

The Cougar Dash 5K Youth (3-18)

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Open to ages 18 and under.

The Cougar Dash 1-Mile Fun Run

8:30AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT

Race Day

  • Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

  • Location: Coventry Elementary School    

  • Time:

    • 8:30 a.m - 1-Mile Fun Run 

    • 9:00 a.m. - 5K Start

Place

200 Owen Davis Boulevard
Yorktown, VA US 23693

Packet Pickup and Race Expo

Packet Pickup and Race Expo

◾Location: Coventry Elementary School Gym

◾Date: Friday, April 12th

◾Time: 5:00 - 7:30 PM

◾If you are not able to pick up your packet on Friday please email Kendra Chappell at cougardash5k@gmail.com. 

The Race Expo will include bounce houses, Food Trucks and more! 

 

 

Description

 

Coventry Elementary PTA presents the 2024 Cougar Dash 5k and 1-mile Fun Run! 

Race Information

This flat asphalt course could help you achieve a new personal best. Run or walk with friends and family through the beautiful neighborhoods of Coventry and The Greenlands while neighbors cheer you on. Choose the 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run course, or both! All proceeds from this non-profit event will go directly to programs that support our students.  This event will promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by raising awareness and educating about the importance of physical activity.

Not a runner but want to participate in this fun community activity? Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Race Director: cougardash5k@gmail.com 

Packet and Race Expo Pickup

Package Pickup will be Friday, April 12, 2024, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Coventry Elementary gymnasium at 200 Owen Davis Blvd, Yorktown, VA.

Schedule of Race Day Events

The 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Cougar Dash 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. Every runner will receive a medal.  

Award Age Groups and Categories for the Cougar Dash 5K                                               

Top Overall Adult (18+) Female and Male Medals:

1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place receive engraved medals.

Top Three Girls and Boys for the following age groups will receive engraved trophies:

  • Teen (13-17)
  • 11-12
  • 9-10
  • 7-8
  • 6 and under

Every runner will get a finishing medal. 

*Registrations after April 1, 2024 are not guaranteed a T-shirt.

**No same day race registrations. The last day to register for either race is at the Race Expo on April 12, 2024.

Sponsors

The success of the Cougar Dash 5K is greatly dependent on the generous support of sponsors. This event is being managed by Coventry Elementary School PTA and many volunteers. 100% of the event proceeds will benefit Coventry Elementary School PTA. We are currently looking for sponsors and those interested can get in touch with Kendra Chappell at cougardash5k@gmail.com. The details and prices for various sponsorship levels can be found in the attachment below. We look forward to hearing from you. Please make all checks payable to Coventry Elementary School PTA.

                                              

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

Sponsors


Course Map

This flat asphalt course could help you achieve a new personal best. Run or walk with friends and family through the beautiful neighborhoods of Coventry and The Greenlands while neighbors cheer you on along the way. Choose the 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run course, or both! All proceeds from this non-profit event will go directly to programs that support our students.  This event will promote the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle by raising awareness and educating about the importance of physical activity.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Awards

Adult Male Overall award group:  

  • 1st through 3rd Place: Engraved medals.                                     

Adult Female Overall award group:  

  • 1st through 3rd Place: Engraved medals                                                   


Top three girls and boys for the following age groups will receive engraved trophies:

  • Teen
  • 11-12
  • 9-10
  • 7-8
  • 6 and under

Volunteer

If you are available to help out please fill out the google form using the link below. All help is very much appreciated! 

Volunteer Form

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