Caldwell Cougar Chase 5K and 8K

Woodland Park, United States • 26 Sep 2025

The Caldwell Cougar Chase XC 5K & 8K is a cross-country running event held at Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Scheduled for September 26, 2025, it features a women's 5K and a men's 8K race on a rolling course that includes trails, hills, gravel, dirt paths, grass sections, and some road crossings. The event welcomes college, junior college, club teams, and individual runners. Participants receive a Dri-Tech tee, enjoy light refreshments, and have access to free finish line photos and live online results. The race takes place rain or shine, with ample parking and public restroom facilities available near the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
Men's 8k
5 km
Women's 5k
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