The Cougar Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Coventry Elementary PTA presents the 2026 Cougar Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run!

Race Information

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

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

• Date: Package Pickup will be Friday April 24, 2026.
• Time: Pickup is from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Location: Coventry Elementary gymnasium at 200 Owen Davis Blvd, Yorktown, VA.

Schedule of Race Day Events

• 1-Mile Fun Run: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
• 5K Start: The Cougar Dash 5K starts at 9:00 a.m.
• Medals: Every runner will receive a medal.

Award Age Groups and Categories for the Cougar Dash 5K

• Top Overall Adult Medals: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place receive engraved medals.
• Top Three Youth Awards: Trophies for the following age groups:
• Teen (13-17)
• 11-12
• 9-10
• 7-8
• 6 and under
• Finishes: Every runner will get a finishing medal.
• Registration Note: Registrations after April 22nd are not guaranteed a T-shirt.

Important: No same day race registrations. The last day to register for either race is Friday April 24th, 2026.

More Information

For more details and registration, visit Cougar Dash Registration.