Cougar Community Run
Join WSU Vancouver and KGW’s Nick Allard, ’03 (our emcee for the event) by signing up to run or walk and raise money for students.
Saturday April 23, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
About the Race/Walk
The Cougar Community Run is a five kilometer (approx. 3 miles) race/walk which raises funds for an annual Student Leadership Award. The event also offers a one mile family walk as an alternative for those with young children.
The race will feature official timing (AA Sports), a gear check and changing stations, as well as water/sports drink, food, and much more. Photographers and music will be at the event.
Participants will receive gift bags and t-shirts.
Race Results
The results are posted!
Video & Photos
Registration
Registration is open to both students and non-students of the University. Please see registration fees in the sidebar to the right.
Registration is now CLOSED.*
*Day-of registrations will be accepted and those registrants will receive a timing chip, but are not guaranteed a shirt.
Check-in
Check-in is from 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. The awards ceremony will immediately follow the race.
Parking is free during the event. Please look for parking attendants and signage to guide you to parking spaces.
5K Race/Walk Route Map
This is a challenging cross country course. Due to the variety of terrain there will be no wheelchairs or strollers allowed. A one mile family walk is a good alternative for those who would like to bring strollers or families.
This course has both steep descents and inclines that transition from: concrete, curbs, bark chips, dirt, mud, gravel, uneven ground, grass, wooden bridges and wooden boardwalks.
Due to the nature of this course there will be MULTIPLE: wet, slippery, muddy, dirty and rough areas with many tripping hazards.
To see this map on mapmyrun.com visit these links:
5K race course on mapmyrun.com
One mile paved walk course on mapmyrun.com
Awards Ceremony
Join everyone after the race for a ceremony where awards will be presented, beverages will be available, prizes will be given, and Cougar Gold & other healthy snacks will be provided. The awards ceremony will be held in the Firstenburg Student Commons.
Rehydration Party
Following the awards ceremony, everyone is invited to Dodge City Bar and Grill for a rehydration party! The famous Cougar Gold burger will be served as well as special drink and food prices!
