Chase the Cougar 5K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Chase the Cougar 5K Run/Walk
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hidden Valley, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Somerset, PA
Elevation
2,235 ft
Nearest Airport
JST
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chase the Cougar 5K?
- Chase the Cougar 5K is a running race held in Somerset, Pennsylvania on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Chase the Cougar 5K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Somerset, Pennsylvania at 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chase the Cougar 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Chase the Cougar 5K
Aug 8, 2026