Chase the Cougar 5K

Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Somerset, PA; 10649 Somerset Pike, 15501
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a cross country 5K at Somerset Historical Center, supporting the North Star Cross Country team. Awards for top finishers and a race tee await.

Competitive
For a Cause

Join the Chase the Cougar 5K in Somerset, PA, a community event supporting the North Star Cross Country team. This 5K race takes place at the Somerset Historical Center, offering a cross country course designed by Dave Mapes. Participants can look forward to a t-shirt with preregistration and awards for top finishers across various age groups. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a morning run while contributing to a local team.

What to expect

Run a 5K on a dedicated cross country course.
Support the North Star Cross Country team with your participation.
Compete for awards across multiple age categories.

Standout details

Benefits North Star Cross Country team
Cross country course by Dave Mapes
Awards for top male and female finishers
T-shirt included with preregistration

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Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

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The course

Mixed
Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

Join us for the Chase the Cougar 5k. The race is being put on to benefit the North Star Cross Country team all preregistered participants will receive a t shirt. T Shirts will be available while they last for race day sign-ups. It will be run at the Somerset Historical Center on a cross country course created by Dave Mapes.

When : 9:00 AM, August 8, 2026

Registration: Somerset Historical Center: 7:45-8:50

T-shirts: Included with entry

Awards: Top Male and Female 5K run and walk group winners

Age Groups: Under 12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60-69; 70 +

For more information please contact Tom Miller at 814-270-5077, email at tmiller@nscougars.com

Same day sign up is available. We just cannot guarantee shirts sizes the day of the race.

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