RACE INFORMATION
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
5k Race Map 1 Mile Fun Run Map
Race Day Check-In: 7:30am until 8:30am (C Lot)
Races Start: 9am
Upcoming Race Day Information (updated 10/2/26)
Check back for the Fall 2027 Race information next summer!
RACE INFORMATION
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
5k Race Map 1 Mile Fun Run Map
Race Day Check-In: 7:30am until 8:30am (C Lot)
Races Start: 9am
Upcoming Race Day Information (updated 10/2/26)
RACE DIVISIONS
Individual Runners
These divisions will be for runners of all ages.
Awards (1st-3rd place male/female) will be based on the following age groups:
1 Mile Fun Run
5 years and under
6-7 years old
8-9 years old
10-12 years old
5k Race
10 years and under
11-12 years old
13-14 years old
15-16 years old
17-19 years old
20-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
60-69 years old
70 and over
REGISTRATION
Advance registrations must be completed online.
Race day registration will be available - includes increased fees and cannot guarantee tshirt
(day of payments must be cash or electronic only)
2026 Panther Pounce Registration
Please use the above link to register for the Panther Pounce.
One registration per runner.
RACE PRICING & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Prices and Information - Please read and adhere to the follow deadlines for pricing.
Prices will increase the following day.
$25 -- 5k Race (All Others) Before September 4th
$15 -- 5k Race -- (K-12 Student) Before September 4th
$15 -- 1 mile Fun Run Before September 4th
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$30 -- 5k Race (All Others) After September 4th (cannot guarantee tshirt or size)
$20 -- 5k Race -- (K-12 Student) After September 4th (cannot guarantee tshirt or size)
$20 -- 1 mile Fun Run After September 4th (cannot guarantee tshirt or size)
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$40 -- 5k Race (All Others) On Race Day (Oct. 3rd) (cannot guarantee tshirt or size)
$30 -- 5k Race -- (K-12 Student) On Race Day (Oct. 3rd) (cannot guarantee tshirt or size)
$25 -- 1 mile Fun Run On Race Day (Oct. 3rd) (cannot guarantee tshirt or size)
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Additional tshirts will be available on race day for $15 (while supplies last)
1. Electronic Payment: CashApp
Please select “Friends & Family” - We don’t want to be faced with unnecessary fees on either end.
2. Electronic Payment: PayPal
Please select “Trusted- Friends & Family” (NOT GOODS & SERVICES) - We don’t want to be faced with unnecessary fees on either end.
3. Personal Check or Money Order
Pay to the Order of PMSD Student Activity Fund - (Panther Pounce/Cross Country in Memo)
Please mail or drop off payment to:
Pocono Mountain West High School
Panther Pounce
c/o Bri Palazzi, West XC/TF
181 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
4. Cash