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Cougar Literacy Run

Sat May 4, 2024 Manassas Park, VA 20111 US
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Events

5k Run/Walk

$30 7:59AM EDT - 9:30AM EDT Registration ends May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual 5k Run/Walk

$5 Registration ends May 2, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Description

You're invited to be a part of the biggest community event in Manassas Park!  

The Cougar Literacy Run is a community 5k and kids' fun run (for Manassas Park students) to promote literacy and wellness for our students. The day of the event includes family friendly activities and a Community Expo. Prior to race day, students at our PreK-5 buildings take part in a reading challenge. Once achieved, students receive a free t-shirt and bookmark. Proceeds from the event go to purchasing print and digital resources and experiences to enhance literacy and integrate mathematics, science, and social studies learning at our K-5 campuses.

Can't make it in person?  That's okay!  We are still offering a virtual 5k option!

Schedule of Events

Packet Pick-up and Registration: 7:00 am -7:45 am *Parking is only accessible on Cougar Court, NOT on Brandon Street.

5k start: 7:59 am

Awards: 9:15 am

Kids' Fun Run Registration: 9:15 am - 9:55 am 

MPHS Band: 9:45 am

Kids’ Fun Run: 9:59 am

Not Kiddin' Puppets: 10:30 am

Silent Auction Baskets End: 10:45 am

$1 Ticket Raffles End: 11:30 am

Family Fun: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

 

Kids' Fun Run - This year we are bringing back our Color Run!

For CES and MPES students and families. On May 6th, students will check in and receive a FREE t-shirt and bookmark for meeting their reading goal!  There is no fee for this event if the student met his or her reading goal! When students check in, parents and guardians will need to sign a waiver to give their child permission to participate.  We recommend wearing old clothes if you choose to run through our color sections of the course.   

START TIME: 9:59 am 

END TIME: 10:30 am 

 

FAQs

How long is a 5k?

3.1 miles

Do I have to run the 5k?

No!  Participants can run, walk, or jog.

What is the 5k course look like?

The 5k course takes you through Manassas Park neighborhoods.  It includes some minor hills and downhills.

Will there be items for purchase on race day and how can I pay?

T-shirts, t-shirt magnets, and bookmarks from 2024 and previous race years will be for sale.  We accept cash or checks made out to Manassas Park Elementary. 

How can I share photos from race day or of me completing virtually?

Any photos that you would like to be added to the race website and division page can be sent to literacyrun@mpark.net. You can also post your photos on social media and use the event hashtag - #MPCSrun. 

I'm completing virtually, do I need to map out a 5k course or send in my time?

There is no need to map out a course.  If you are walking at a comfortable pace, 1 mile would be about 20 minutes long, so a 5k, which is 3.1 miles, would then take you about 1 hour.  We are not requiring or keeping tracking of times for virtual participants.  

 

 

 

 
 

 

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