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Conn Cougar 5K + wellness event
Conn Cougar 5K + wellness event
families that run together, have fun together!
families that run together, have fun together!
Conn PTA is excited to bring back the Conn Cougar 5K on Saturday, March 7th, 2026!!
Set your New Year's wellness intentions and get moving with your Conn family! Conn's PTA also invites friends, family, and our extended community to take part in this event. Register today!
2025 conn cougar 5K
2025 conn cougar 5K
Enjoy a morning 5K or 1-mile youth run (or walk) through Conn's surrounding neighborhoods or partake in a community fitness program near the track.
When: Saturday, March 7th, 2026; event will kick-off around 8:15 am with race starting promptly at 9 am
Where: Pedestrian Bridge/Track at rear of Conn Magnet Elementary School (1220 Brookside Drive)
Cost: 5K registration is $35, 1 miler registration is $20. Registration covers costs to host the event, including a finisher medal! However, expense should not be a barrier to participating! Please use code RUN4CONN* to register at no cost! *Due to costs incurred with hosting this event, we ask that this code be used by direct Conn community (i.e. students, parents, staff, etc).*
Swag: Registered race participants will receive a race medal at the finish line.
Awards:
Age groups for the 5K race are <10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
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The CONN Cougar 5K + 1-mile youth fun run event is for the entire CONNmUNITY and beyond!
Any proceeds received from the event will cover the cost of the event and then go on to support Conn's students, families and staff through Conn's PTA!
Cannot attend the event, but wish to give to Conn PTA?! You may do so via our givebacks store. Donations are tax deductible and support Conn's students, families and staff through PTA.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are a critical element in hosting a safe and sound event. Interested in supporting the event through gift of time?! Please consider signing up to cover a shift or two... help set-up, aid runners and/or breakdown! Many hands make light work!
Have questions? Please reach out to volunteer@connpta.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
PACKET PICK-UP DATES:
TBD
PARKING - We encouarge participants to walk or ride a bike if they can. Limited parking will be available on the right side of school property (facing the school, car rider loop; this is the school entrance immediately across from Frank Street). Event attendees can park at Tap Yard Raleigh or in the parking lot near Good Dirt as overflow.
To ensure the safety of all participants dogs and other pets are not permitted. Registered service dogs permissible.
We ask that scooters and bikes remain parked for the event. Push strollers are permitted along the race course.
The event will take place on Conn Magnet Elementary School's campus. The school will be locked and closed. Building entry will not be permitted during the event.
Conn PTA is currently seeking sponsors for the 3rd Annual Conn Cougar 5K!!
Conn PTA is a 501(c)(3) organization and sponsorships may be tax deductible, Tax ID # 58-1595652.
5 weeks to 5k!
5 weeks to 5k!
Conn PTA has your training needs covered with a 5 week training plan thanks to our very own Tracie Rodriguez!
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