St. Louis Catholic School 10th Anniversary Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk
St. Louis Catholic School 10th Anniversary Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Austin, TX, with entry fees from $10 to $15.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (99 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We welcome you to join us for the 10th Annual St. Louis Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run! The race features professional timing and offers prizes to the top competitors, so start your training now! This event is paired up with Breakfast with Santa (starting ~8:30a) again this year, so after you run you can fill up on pancakes and help build our St Louis Parish and School Community.
Fees for the 5K are only $15, 1-Mile just $10 (only for kids 8U), and all kids age 8 and under can run the untimed Chase the Cougar 400m on the St. Louis Catholic School 'Ox' Emerson Track for free!
The 2025 Tenth Anniversary Cougar Chase will be held on Saturday December 6th.
Thank you for your participation, sponsorship, donations and interest!
RACE DAY - December 6, 2025 at 8:00AM
We welcome you to join us for the 10th Annual St. Louis Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run! The race features professional timing and offers prizes to the top competitors, so start your training now! This event is paired up with Breakfast with Santa (starting ~8:30a) again this year, so after you run you can fill up on pancakes and help build our St Louis Parish and School Community.
Fees for the 5K are only $15, 1-Mile just $10 (only for kids 8U), and all kids age 8 and under can run the untimed Chase the Cougar 400m on the SLCS Ox Emerson Track for free!
Packet Pickup:
We will pass out race bags and shirts (shirts ordered separately of registration) the Friday before the race to SLCS families. These will be given with your child before pickup. We will also have morning-of packet pickup starting at 7:30a before the race.
Awards:
Overall Male and Female Prizes as well as Age/School Grade based prizes will be handed out this year.
What Are We Racing For?
With funds raised from previous years we were able to install a shot put & discus pad with cage, and purchased a high jump landing pad. This year we are excited to further support the development of our Cougar Athletics.
What About Those Awesome Long-Sleeved T-Shirts?
<---- See the "2025 Cougar Chase Shirts!" Store tab to the left
Thank you for your continued support and participation --- We will see you on RACE DAY!
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
66°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Austin-Camp Mabry, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Austin, TX
Population
967,862
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Waiting For?
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99
Days to train
- Race
- St. Louis Catholic School 10th Anniversary Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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St. Louis Catholic School 10th Anniversary Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk
Dec 5, 2026