Chase the Cougar 5K
Chase the Cougar 5K is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Somerset, PA, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
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
74°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel Summit, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Somerset, PA
City 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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Chase the Cougar 5K
Aug 8, 2026