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. Run or walk with friends and family through the beautiful neighborhoods of Coventry and The Greenlands while neighbors cheer you on.
• Choices: Choose the 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run course, or both!
• Proceeds: All proceeds from this non-profit event will go directly to programs that support our students.
• Goals: 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

• Date: Package Pickup will be Friday April 24, 2026.
• Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Location: In the 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.
• 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

• Overall Medals: Top Overall Adult (18+) Female and Male Medals: 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place receive engraved medals.
• Ages 13-17: Top Three Girls and Boys will receive engraved trophies.
• Ages 11-12: Top Three Girls and Boys will receive engraved trophies.
• Ages 9-10: Top Three Girls and Boys will receive engraved trophies.

Every runner will get a finishing medal.

Note: Registrations after April 22nd are not guaranteed a T-shirt.

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

For more information, visit the race page: Cougar Dash 5K.