Cougar Run 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The purpose of the Cougar Run 5K is two-fold. First, let’s 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

• Parking: 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.
• Arrival: You should see where the driveway cuts through to Church Farm Lane by the park. There will be parking lot attendants to direct you.
• Start Line: The start line is located off of Church Farm Lane, but there is no parking in the gravel lot near the start line.
• GPS Note: 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 be given to all Fun Run participants.

💵 Entry

For Individuals in the Open Race:

• Early Registration: $25 entry fee through July 31, 2024 (guaranteed t-shirt)
• Late Registration: $30 entry fee from August 1st through August 15th - T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last
• Race Week Registration: $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!
• Non-BAL Teams: $50 per team (boys and girls must be registered separately) regardless of the number of runners.
• Registration Link: To register a team go here: Register here

👟 One Mile Fun Run/Walk

For Individuals: (open to all ages, registration required for ages 5+)

• Early Registration: $15 entry fee through July 31, 2024 (guaranteed t-shirt)
• Race Week Registration: $20 entry fee from August 1st through race day - T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last

💧 Amenities

• Map: Cougar Run 5K Map
• T-shirts: For all participants registered by August 15th
• Refreshments: Water and banana available for all participants at the finish line
• Water Station: One water station around the approximate mid-way point

📈 Race Results

Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.: Results will be found at brynmawrracing.com.

❓ Questions

• Contact: Lauren Yack: lyack@ccs.us, 610-903-1300 ext. 6306
• Contact: Kristine Steiner: ksteiner@ccs.us, 610-903-1300 ext. 6606

🏫 Collegium Charter School's Mission & Vision Statement

Mission Statement:
Collegium Charter School’s 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 child’s educational journey. Students will rise to the expectations set before them, will embrace success, and will develop the resilience to face future challenges.

📅 Event Details

Join us for the Cougar Run 5K on September 13, 2025, at Exton Park, Exton, PA. For more information and to register, visit Cougar Run Website.