Colbert Elementary Cougar Challenge and Cougar Crawl

Colbert Elementary Cougar Challenge 5K & Cougar Crawl (1 Mile)

Get ready to run, walk, jog, or stroll for a great cause!
Colbert Elementary School PTO is excited to host the Cougar Challenge 5K & Cougar Crawl (1 Mile)—a fun, family-friendly event that brings our school community together while supporting our students and staff. Show your COURAGE! 

The 5K will start properly at 8:30 AM. After it is complete, the Cougar Crawl will happen on campus. Any youth who are not participating in the 5K are welcome to stay and play on the playground (adult supervision will be provided) while the adults/older kids participate in the 5k. 

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s a place for everyone at the starting line!

5K will be timed by Athens Running Company. For questions, call 706.850.6051 or email athensrun@gmail.com with any questions.

T-shirts and racing bib pickup will be available Friday from 3pm-5pm at Colbert Elementary or the morning of Race. 

Registration Fees

Cougar Challenge 5K Run/Walk 

T-Shirt Price:$25.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee (must register by April 20th to guarantee t-shirt)
No T-shirt Price:$15.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee 

Awards:

The following Male / Female Age Groups:

10-year age groups:  10 and Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Over

Cougar Crawl 1 mile Run/Walk
This is an untimed fun run for those who want to participate without committing to a 5k!  The Cougar Crawl will happen on campus around our track and will not be on the road. Please stay to cheer on our Cougars through their crawl after the 5K. 

The start time will begin after 5k participants have finished. 

T-Shirt Price:$15.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee (must register by April 20th to guarantee t-shirt)
No T-shirt Price:$10.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee 

Race Day Schedule

7:15 AM     Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup at the front door of the school. 

8:00 AM     Race Day Registration ends.  Packet Pickup still available.

8:30 AM     5K Start

10:00 AM    Fun Run Start (to start right after 5k)

10:30 AM    Awards Ceremony (to start right after Cougar Crawl)

Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the Colbert Elementary Cougar Challenge and Cougar Crawl. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Colbert.