
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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Chase the Cougar 5K
Aug 8, 2026