Cougar Run 5K

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Exton, Pennsylvania
  • Price $18.09 - $54.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Cougar Run 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Exton, Chester! This exciting event is designed to kick off the Cross Country season by bringing together local high school teams and the community for a day of fun and fitness. Whether you're a novice runner looking to set a baseline time or an experienced athlete eager to challenge yourself, the Cougar Run 5K welcomes participants of all levels.

In addition to the main 5K race, there will be a One Mile Fun Run/Walk open to all ages, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. Runners can look forward to awards for the top finishers in each category, participation medals for Fun Run participants, and refreshments at the finish line. Join us at the Valley Creek Corporate Center, where community spirit and athletic enthusiasm come together in support of the Collegium Charter School HS Cross Country Team. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect, and celebrate the joy of running on this vibrant day!

Organiser's Description

The purpose of the Cougar Run 5K is two-fold. First, lets kick-off the Cross Country season by bringing Bicentennial Athletic League (BAL) and local High School Cross Country teams together to run! The Cougar Run 5K is the perfect race for both novice and experienced Cross Country runners to get a baseline time to build on your training for the season. Second, the Cougar Run 5K is open to the public and runners of all levels are encouraged and welcome to participate. The Cougar Run 5K is a community event and aims to bring members of the community together through running while supporting the Collegium Charter School HS Cross Country Team.

DIRECTIONS:
To the parking lot in the Valley Creek Corporate Center - use the address 222 VALLEY CREEK BLVD, EXTON, PA 19341 and drive to the back of the building. You should see where the driveway cuts through to Church Farm Lane by the park. There will be parking lot attendants to direct you.

The start line is located off of Church Farm Lane, but there is no parking in the gravel lot near the start line. _THE ADDRESS LISTED FOR EXTON PARK IS NOT THE ADDRESS THAT YOU WANT TO PUT IN YOUR GPS!_

AWARDS:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each gender in both the Open race and HS XC race.
Participation medals will given to all Fun Run participants.

ENTRY:
_For Individuals in the Open Race:_
$25 entry fee through July 31, 2024 (guaranteed t-shirt)
$30 entry fee from August 1st through August 15th ***T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last
$35 entry fee from August 16th through race day ***T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last

_For XC teams in the HS Race:_
BAL teams registered by a coach through PA MileSplit - FREE of charge!
All other HS XC teams registered by a coach through PA MileSplit - $50 per team (boys and girls must be registered separately) regardless of the number of runners.
To register a team go here: https://pa.milesplit.com/meets/606003-cougar-5k-run-2024

_For Individuals in the One Mile Fun Run/Walk (open to all ages, registration required for ages 5+):_
$15 entry fee through July 31, 2024 (guaranteed t-shirt)
$20 entry fee from August 1st through race day ***T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last

AMENITIES:
COUGAR RUN 5K MAP [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xin3AFjhdcdmR6mEuLNUeM2jbOYTgh9a/view?usp=sharing]
T-shirts for all participants registered by August 15th
Water and banana available for all participants at the finish line
One water station around the approximate mid-way point
Medals for top 3 finishers, male and female

RACE RESULTS:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

QUESTIONS:
Lauren Yack; [email protected], 610-903-1300 ext. 6306
Kristine Steiner; [email protected], 610-903-1300 ext. 6606

COLLEGIUM CHARTER SCHOOL'S MISSION & VISION STATEMENT:

Mission Statement

Collegium Charter Schools mission is to educate students to reach their fullest academic potential, while simultaneously engaging them in the exploration of college, community, and career opportunities. We strive to empower students to become productive global citizens as they embrace their authentic selves and determine their pathway to success.

Vision Statement

Collegium Charter School will create a safe, supportive, and student-centered environment with a focus on rich, diverse relationships and authentic learning experiences rooted in cultural competency. Staff will be catalysts of innovation through collaborative and evidence-based practices to increase engagement and academic outcomes. Families will be valued partners in their childs educational journey. Students will rise to the expectations set before them, will embrace success, and will develop the resilience to face future challenges.

Races

  • 5K High School

    Incl. $4.70 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)

    $54.70

    Start times will be staggered by 5 minutes. Boys will start at 9:15 am and Girls will start at 9:20 am. Registration for the HS Race must be completed through PA MileSplit. Payment, if applicable, can be mailed to Collegium Charter School (435 Creamery Way Suite #300 Exton, PA 19341) or given on race day. Checks can be made payable to Collegium Charter School.
  • 5K Open

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $28.09

    Please make sure to read the parking information! We have access to the back lot adjacent to Church Farm Lane in the Valley Creek Corporate Center - 222 Valley Creek Blvd Exton, PA 19341.
  • One Mile Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:45AM EDT)

    $18.09

    This is a NEW event this year intended to get runners and walkers of all ages involved! Course map coming soon.

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Location

Exton Park, 800 Swedesford Rd, Exton, 19341, PA, United States

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