Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series (August)

The 14.5-mile and 26.2-mile races start at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. Race-day registration and Packet Pickup open at 7:30 a.m.,

and the briefing for each event takes place 15 minutes before its start.

There are two intermediate cut-off point.

Shea Bear aid station, at mile 7.1 of the 14.5-mile course and mile 10.7 of the 26.2-mile course,

closes at 12:15 p.m. De Rio Wall aid station, at miles 10.3 and 14.2 respectively, closes at 1:15 p.m. The entire course closes at 4:00 p.m.

There are four aid station. All events pass Clay Pit Road;

the 14.5-mile and 26.2-mile courses pass Shea Bear twice;

the 14.5-mile and 26.2-mile courses pass De Rio Wall;

and only the 26.2-mile course passes Prez Railroad.

Water, scratch sports drink, and light snacks are provided.

This is a cup-free race, so each runner must bring a reusable bottle or hydration vessel.

Entry fee costs $40 for the 5K, $65 for 14.5 miles, and $80 for 26.2 miles;

race-day registration costs $50, $85, and $100 respectively.

Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on the Wednesday before the race;

after that, only on-site registration at the start line is available.

Entry fee are nonrefundable.

A valid USATF membership number is required to enter the USATF Championship division, and the number is entered on the second registration screen.

Under USATF-approved rules and insurance requirements, dogs are not permitted in course.

Parking and the start are at the Sky Country Trailhead parking lot.