9 events in York County, Virginia

Enjoy a brisk out-and-back run along the historic Yorktown Battlefield tour roads. Water/Gatorade stations along the way will provide refreshments. Finish with a post-race awards ceremony at York High School.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, 6 February 2026

4 to 7 p.m. - Race-day Registration and Packet pickup at Knights of Columbus Hall (100 Columbus Way, Newport News, VA)

** Note that we will have paper registration at the Knights of Columbus. Tee-Shirts are not guaranteed for in-person registration. **

Saturday, 7 February 2026

7 to 8:45 a.m. – Race-day Registration and Packet pickup at York High School. (Race day registration ends at 8:30 a.m.)

** Note that we will have paper registration at York High School. Tee-Shirts are not guaranteed for in-person registration. **

9 a.m. – Knights of Columbus 10-Mile and 10-Kilometer Run for the Heart (Both races start simultaneously)

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Post run party and awards ceremony at York High School

Runners Get:

Long-sleeve technical shirt

Medallions for all finishers

A post-race party with pizza, drinks, and dessert, along with an award ceremony

Access to the National Colonial Park for the week of 08 February 2025.

Note that there is a significant increase in price due to a $15.00 per runner fee imposed by the National Colonial Park. This is the same week access fee that you would pay if you were visiting the park as a tourist. No, the fee cannot be waived by other membership.

Map of Course

A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix, Hampton Road Super Grand Prix event. This will be an in-person event limited to 250 participants. All proceeds benefit the Colonial Road Runners Scholarship Fund. The race is held in memory of Michael Mann, Tom Ray and Joe Harney. This is the 30th annual race starting in New Quarter Park. A flat out-and-back course with loop into Queens Lake residential neighborhood. Tranquil, scenic woodland setting along asphalt paved roads near the Colonial Parkway, in York County. One of the fastest courses in the Williamsburg area and is USATF certified (VA20004RT). Please see Race Map tab above for course map and video. Race day registration is available from 7:30-8:45.

Coventry Elementary PTA presents the 2026 Cougar Dash 5k and 1-mile Fun Run!

Race Information

This flat asphalt course could help you achieve a new personal best. Run or walk with friends and family through the beautiful neighborhoods of Coventry and The Greenlands while neighbors cheer you on. Choose the 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run course, or both! All proceeds from this non-profit event will go directly to programs that support our students. This event will promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by raising awareness and educating about the importance of physical activity.

Not a runner but want to participate in this fun community activity? Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Race Director: [email protected]

Packet and Race Expo Pickup

Package Pickup will be Friday April 24, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Coventry Elementary gymnasium at 200 Owen Davis Blvd, Yorktown, VA.

Schedule of Race Day Events

The 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Cougar Dash 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. Every runner will receive a medal.

Award Age Groups and Categories for the Cougar Dash 5K

Top Overall Adult (18+) Female and Male Medals:

1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place receive engraved medals.

Top Three Girls and Boys for the following age groups will receive engraved trophies:

• Teen (13-17)

• 11-12

• 9-10

• 7-8

• 6 and under

Every runner will get a finishing medal.

*Registrations after April 22nd are not guaranteed a T-shirt.

**No same day race registrations. The last day to register for either race is Friday April 24th, 2026

ALL 5K finishers will receive a participant medal!

Race Date: May 16, 2026 (Timing and Results by Flat-Out Events Race Management)

Race events include 5K (competitively timed event), One Mile Fun Run (not a timed event) and Virtual 5K (no awards)

8:00am - One Mile Fun Run

8:30am - 5K

Virtual 5K Option - 5K

(Late Registration and Runner Packet Pick on Race Day from 7:00-7:45am.)

Cost:

Registrations available online and in-person on race day. If you'd like to receive a tshirt, you must register by end of day on 4/12/2026. Race Registrations received after 4/12/2026 are not guaranteed an event shirt or requested shirt size. Event shirts are distributed on a first come, first serve basis after 4/12/2026. Virtual 5K online registration is available up to race day.

5K, Up to 04/12/2026......................$30

5K 4/13/2025-5/15/2026...............$35

5K 05/16/2025.............................$40

One Mile Fun Run..........................$10

Virtual 5K, Up to Race Day..........$35 ($27 race fee + $8 shipping fee for race swag)

This is our 7th annual "Run for Nicaragua" Race! Since 2019 we've been able to raise over $50,000 to build homes for families in several Barrios in Nicaragua. Our goal in 2026 is to raise $20,000 to build homes in the Carlos Fonseca Barrio in Nicaragua. Each home costs $2,700. Can you believe that? A dry, safe home for a family in need for $2,700. Event funds also help Nicaraguan families with school supplies, furniture and more! To find out more visit: https://ccm.life. Join us and make a difference by simply running for Nicaragua in person or virtually.

Bring non-perishable food items to support the food bank at Thrive Peninsula when you pick up your race packet or register on Race Day. Raffle tickets for a food drive prize will be given for donated food items. The food drive prize will be drawn after the awards ceremony. Common food item needs are cereal, crackers, jelly/jam and canned veggies. To find out more about this organization visit: https://www.thrivepeninsula.org/

This is a Family Fun Event with lots of great raffle prizes, refreshments and games for anyone in attendance. This year, all participants will receive a medal upon completion of the race! Raffle tickets will be sold for raffle prizes.

Rain or shine event! All participants are participating at their own risk

Kingswood Recreation Association is hosting our 10th annual 5K fun run and walk and a 1 mile fun run for kids! The event will be held Saturday June 7, at 8:30 and 8:00 am respectively. All race participants may spend the day at Kingswood Pool after the race. The race proceeds will benefit Kingswood Pool and Recreation Association. The 1 mile fun run begins at 8:00 am and the 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 am. The awards will be held at 9:45 am with 90+ awards. This race is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event.

Awards: Awards are given to the top three overall men and women, to the top three in five year ages groups from 14 and under to 70 and over. Awards are also given to the top three men and women in the walk division.

T-shirts: T-shirts and exact sizes are only guaranteed to entrants who register by Wednesday, May 27, 2026. After May 27, shirts are first come, first served, while supplies last.

Kingswood Pool 5K Run Course

Start and finish - pool asphalt driveway at "No Parking" sign, close to the clubhouse. Runners congregate on the wide area of the parking lot.

Right on Spring Road.

Left on West Kingswood Drive to very end of road out-and-back, with one cul-de-sac to the right on Regency Court, necessary to make our 3.1-mile distance for the 5K.

Right on Spring.

Right on Oak Road to end of road out-and-back.

Right on Perry (side street) on way back.

Left on Holly Road.

Diagonal crossing of Spring to Right on Kingswood Drive.

Right on Dover Road.

Left on Oxford Road for one block.

Left on Kingswood Drive.

Right on Spring.

Right into pool entrance. And continue on gravel, then asphalt, driveway to the pool clubhouse and sign. Distance 3.105 miles for 5K.

One Mile Fun Run

For the one mile fun run:

1. Go out the pool sidewalk/pathway to Kingswood Drive, and do the Kingswood Drive/Dover Road/Kingwood Drive loop (a portion of the 5K course), with a brief out-and-back to just before Spring Road, returning by the same concrete sidewalk to the finish. Same start/finish line as 5K.

This is a Chip timed 8K event that participants can run,walk or Ruck on the 4th of July on the historic Yorktown Virginia Battlefield Tour Road. Celebrate Independence on the best 8K running/walking course on the Peninsula! Race participants will park and gather near the York High School tennis courts ( 9300 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692) and will be led to the start line by Fife and Drummers. Race Day packet pick up only! 7AM-8:30 AM.

USATF certified 8K Course VA16022RT

The 8K race starts at 8 AM. The 5K Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM

All 8K participants receive a custom race T ( Custom Race T and T shirt size guaranteed to those registered by June 24th, 2026) and the first 350 to register and finish receive a beautiful custom die cast commemorative medal. Awards for the top three overall men and women. 8K participants will compete for Age Group awards starting at 14 and under, 15-19, Five year increments from 20-24 to 75 and over.

8K Ruck Division. Awards to the top overall Male and Female Ruck finisher.

This year the 5k is Chip timed. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the top three men and women in age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 10 year increments 20-29, to 80 and over

All 5K Run participants receive a finisher coin and a custom race T while supplies last ( Custom Race T and T shirt size guaranteed to those registered by June 24th, 2026) .

Refreshments and post race celebration after your finish.