Events
The Cougar Dash 5K Youth (3-18)
85 spots left. Registration Opens December 19, 2025 at 12:00am EST
The Cougar Dash 5K Adult
110 spots left. Registration Opens December 19, 2025 at 12:00am EST
The Cougar Dash 1-Mile Fun Run
85 spots left. Registration Opens December 19, 2025 at 7:31pm EST
Race Day
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Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Location: Coventry Elementary School
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Time:
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8:30 a.m - 1-Mile Fun Run
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9:00 a.m. - 5K Start
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Place
Yorktown, VA US 23693
Packet Pickup and Race Expo
Packet Pickup
◾Location: Coventry Elementary School Gym
◾Date: Friday, April 24th
◾Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
◾If you are not able to pick up your packet on Friday, please arrive early on race day and head to our check-in station to receive your race packet.
Description
Coventry Elementary PTA presents the 2026 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 24, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 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 22nd are not guaranteed a T-shirt.
**No same day race registrations. The last day to register for either race is Friday April 24th, 2026
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 Andrea Britton 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.
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!
Directions
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
