3rd Annual Cougar Run 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The purpose of the Cougar Run 5K is two-fold. First, let’s bring the Bicentennial Athletic League (BAL) and local High School Cross Country teams together to run at a Collegium "home" Cross Country race! The Cougar Run 5K is the perfect race for both novice and experienced Cross Country runners.

Second, the Cougar Run 5K is open to the public! Runners and run/walkers of all levels are encouraged and welcome to participate. The Cougar Run 5K is a community event that aims to bring members of the community together through running and walking while supporting the Collegium Charter School HS Cross Country Team. All of the proceeds from the race will go back to the Collegium co-ed Cross Country team.

🗺️ Directions

Parking Location: 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 volunteer 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. The address listed for Exton Park is NOT the address that you want to put in your GPS! You do NOT want to go to the Swedesford Rd. entrance to the park!

🏆 Awards

Medals: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each gender in both the Open race and HS XC race.

Participation Medals: Participation medals will be given to all Fun Run participants.

Award Ceremony: Awards will be given after the conclusion of each race, so please stick around to receive your medal.

💰 Entry

For Individuals in the Open Race:
Entry Fee: $30 entry fee through August 15th (guaranteed t-shirt)
Entry Fee: $35 entry fee from August 16th through August 31st *T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last
Entry Fee: $40 entry fee from September 1st through race day *T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last

For XC teams in the HS Race:
Registration: BAL teams register through PA MileSplit by their coach. The cost is $100 per team total (boys and girls).
Registration: All other HS XC teams register through PA MileSplit by their coach. The cost is $150 per team total (boys and girls) regardless of the number of runners.
Registration Link: 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+):
Entry Fee: $20 entry fee through August 15th (guaranteed t-shirt)
Entry Fee: $25 entry fee from August 16th through race day *T-shirts available for purchase, as supplies last

🎽 Amenities

Cougar Run 5K Map - *New Course Route*

Participant T-shirts: T-shirts for all participants registered by August 15th
Finish Line Snacks: Water and banana available for all participants at the finish line
Water Station: One water station around the approximate mid-way point
Medals: Medals for top 3 finishers, male and female - awards will be given at the end of each race!

📈 Race Results

The race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.: Results will be found at http://www.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.