Kutztown High School Class of 2017 hosts first Running of the Cougars 5K Race and Fun Walk

Kutztown High School Class of 2017 hosts first…

Photos by Garrett Moyer, Sophomore Class Historian Anson Weidner, overall race winner.
Photos by Garrett Moyer, Sophomore Class Historian The sophomore class race volunteers at the Kutztown Area High School Class of 2017's first annual ìRunning of the Cougarsi 5K Race and Fun Walk on May 16.
Photos by Garrett Moyer, Sophomore Class Historian The starting line of the race with the Kutztown High School Cougar Mascot during the first annual ìRunning of the Cougarsi 5K Race and Fun Walk on May 16.

PUBLISHED: May 26, 2015 at 3:14 p.m. | UPDATED: August 22, 2021 at 3:50 a.m.

On Saturday, May 16, the Kutztown Area High School Class of 2017 hosted the first annual “Running of the Cougars” 5K Race and Fun Walk.

Runners ran a course that circled the property of the school district that included a combination of challenges including hills, grass, gravel, and asphalt sections. Runners were also awarded prizes for first place finishes in various age groups. Anson Weidner, a senior at Kutztown Area High School, finished first overall with a time of 17:53.

The sophomore class also welcomed two elementary school girls to support to “Girls on the Run”, a program that encourages self-esteem and healthy lifestyle choices through running.

The event was a great success, and the Class of 2017 thanks all participants and event sponsors. They are also looking forward to next year’s “Running of the Cougars” event.